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How Many People Are Named Renae?
Estimated people named Renae living in the U.S. today
12,352
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 14,125
- Peak year: 1970 (386 births)
- Estimated living today: 12,352
Renae by age group — who carries the name today?
Renae popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Renae
Renae has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 14,125 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 12,352 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 27,672 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Renaes you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Renae in the US?
An estimated 12,352 people named Renae are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Renae rare — about 1 in 27,672 Americans.
Is Renae a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Renae is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Renae most popular?
Renae peaked in 1970, when 386 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Renae?
Renae ranks #2,118 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 52 out of 100 (higher means rarer).