Renata Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Renata originates from Latin, meaning 'reborn'. It evolved from the Latin 'renatus' and has historical forms in Late Latin and Modern Italian. The name carries connotations of renewal and spiritual rebirth, with no direct biblical references. It gained popularity in the early Middle Ages within Christian contexts and continues to be perceived as a classic, elegant choice today. Notable individuals with this name include operatic singers and authors.
The name Renata is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Renata has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Renata' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10102nd out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2590th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3410th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1405th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1048th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1602nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1377th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 545th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Renata' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Renata"
Pronunciation
/rəˈnɑːtə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Renata is derived from the Latin word 'renatus', which means 'reborn' or 'born again'. This term was commonly used in Christian contexts to signify spiritual rebirth.
Meaning
reborn
Language Evolution
Renatus (Latin), Renata (Late Latin), Renata (Modern Italian)
Historical Usage
Renata gained popularity in the Christian community during the early Middle Ages, especially in countries where Latin was the liturgical language. It is often associated with the concept of baptism and renewal.
Variants & Derivatives
Renato, Renate, Rena
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Renata is viewed as a classic and elegant name, often associated with grace and renewal. It remains popular in various cultures, particularly in Italy and among Spanish-speaking populations.
Famous People
Renata Tebaldi - Italian operatic soprano, Renata Adler - American author and journalist, Renata Scotto - Italian operatic soprano
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Renata"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Renata"
"Renata" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10102nd of 10718 | 6 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2590th of 9107 | 212 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3410th of 9204 | 131 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1405th of 12526 | 1,040 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1048th of 19264 | 1,883 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1602nd of 27321 | 1,409 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1377th of 35406 | 2,474 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 545th of 30306 | 6,819 |
Regional Popularity of "Renata" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Renata" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
85.03% 1204th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
48.18% 1073rd/2227 |
45.19% 1098th/2430 |
65.30% 1863rd/2853 |
50.74% 1408th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
33.40% 981st/2937 |
33.48% 1166th/3483 |
23.14% 814th/3518 |
35.44% 1433rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.47% 1528th/3685 |
31.89% 1427th/4475 |
28.44% 1477th/5194 |
32.21% 2035th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.73% 1958th/4582 |
40.20% 2076th/5164 |
15.42% 1128th/7313 |
15.02% 1121st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
27.01% 1076th/3984 |
32.90% 1476th/4487 |
7.17% 489th/6822 |
5.47% 343rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Renata"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Renata" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.