Rene
6% girls · 94% boys
About Rene
This name is hanging on as Renee, thanks to Ms. Zellweger, and in newer forms Renae and Renny.
Rene for boys#1092 US
Though it's used for boys, most non-French people would hear it as a girls’ name. Most would be surprised to learn that Rene has always charted in the US Top 1000 for boys.
Pronounced ruh-NAY.
As of November 2026, Rene ranked #8244 for girls and #1092 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #306 for girls in 1962 and #256 for boys in 1969.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #803 | 287 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #820 | 277 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #889 | 246 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #850 | 260 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #931 | 226 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #940 | 230 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #984 | 217 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #967 | 231 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #965 | 235 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #1,078 | 201 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #990 | 227 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #1,092 | 197 |
World rankings
Rene for boys
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