Rene
4 countries#1091 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Rene was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
72,779 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1091 · peaked in 1962 with 1,649 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New York, Illinois, Arizona
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
513 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1999 with 28 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
509 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1448 · peaked in 1999 with 28 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
4 births recorded 2013–2013 · peaked in 2013 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
4 births recorded 1932–1932 · peaked in 1932 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Rene’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #494 | — |
| 2007 | #516 | ↓22 |
| 2008 | #561 | ↓45 |
| 2009 | #613 | ↓52 |
| 2010 | #626 | ↓13 |
| 2011 | #647 | ↓21 |
| 2012 | #735 | ↓88 |
| 2013 | #770 | ↓35 |
| 2014 | #800 | ↓30 |
| 2015 | #817 | ↓17 |
| 2016 | #888 | ↓71 |
| 2017 | #848 | ↑40 |
| 2018 | #931 | ↓83 |
| 2019 | #939 | ↓8 |
| 2020 | #982 | ↓43 |
| 2021 | #966 | ↑16 |
| 2022 | #963 | ↑3 |
| 2023 | #1073 | ↓110 |
| 2024 | #988 | ↑85 |
| 2025 | #1091 | ↓103 |
Frequently asked questions about Rene
Is Rene a popular name?
Yes — Rene currently ranks #1091 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Rene more common for boys or girls?
Rene is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Rene most popular?
Rene peaked in 1962 in United States, with 1,649 recorded births that year.
Is Rene rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Rene’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #909 in 1880 to #1091 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Rene?
At least 73,296 babies have been recorded with the name Rene across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Rene popular in more than one country?
Yes — Rene appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Rene?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Rene include Wren, Gio, Rodney, Simeon.
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