Rene Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Rene originates from the Latin name Renatus, meaning 'reborn'. It has evolved through various forms, including Renatus and René. The name is associated with traits of sophistication and creativity. There is no biblical relevance connected to this name.
The name Rene is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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, Rene has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rene' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 497th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 429th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 328th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 281st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 317th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 486th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 904th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1325th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1128th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 411th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 467th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1018th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3165th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6589th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rene' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rene"
Pronunciation
/rəˈneɪ/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Rene is derived from the Latin name Renatus, which means 'reborn' or 'born again'.
Meaning
reborn
Language Evolution
Renatus, René
Historical Usage
Rene gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and has been used in various forms across Europe since then.
Variants & Derivatives
René, Renata, Renaud
Modern Popularity & Image
Rene is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with creativity and artistic expression.
Famous People
René Descartes, a French philosopher and mathematician, René Magritte, a Belgian surrealist artist, René Lacoste, a French tennis player and founder of the Lacoste brand
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rene"
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 "Rene"
"Rene" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 497th of 7545 | 2,424 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 429th of 6773 | 3,417 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 328th of 7552 | 9,986 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 281st of 10718 | 11,650 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 317th of 16616 | 11,858 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 486th of 24088 | 8,333 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 904th of 23106 | 2,928 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1325th of 9107 | 611 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1128th of 9204 | 791 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 411th of 12526 | 9,486 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 467th of 19264 | 7,128 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1018th of 27321 | 2,725 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3165th of 35406 | 786 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6589th of 30306 | 218 |
Regional Popularity of "Rene" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
46.40% 657th/1416 |
18.06% 249th/1379 |
28.87% 683rd/2366 |
40.63% 464th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
40.43% 625th/1546 |
13.56% 211th/1556 |
20.61% 485th/2353 |
25.15% 389th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
23.17% 516th/2227 |
10.74% 261st/2430 |
11.18% 319th/2853 |
9.98% 277th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
17.19% 505th/2937 |
9.62% 335th/3483 |
6.99% 246th/3518 |
5.34% 216th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
17.88% 659th/3685 |
10.44% 467th/4475 |
5.99% 311th/5194 |
3.51% 222nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
21.15% 969th/4582 |
17.04% 880th/5164 |
6.45% 472nd/7313 |
4.62% 345th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
42.09% 1677th/3984 |
33.54% 1505th/4487 |
12.21% 833rd/6822 |
10.37% 651st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Rene" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
61.49% 848th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
93.21% 1441st/1546 |
46.85% 729th/1556 |
73.31% 1725th/2353 |
59.53% 921st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
15.94% 355th/2227 |
17.33% 421st/2430 |
18.37% 524th/2853 |
11.21% 311th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
14.40% 423rd/2937 |
13.18% 459th/3483 |
16.74% 589th/3518 |
9.10% 368th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
28.11% 1036th/3685 |
21.77% 974th/4475 |
23.03% 1196th/5194 |
13.63% 861st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
75.62% 3465th/4582 |
51.78% 2674th/5164 |
50.58% 3699th/7313 |
34.21% 2553rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
84.00% 5272nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rene"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rene" 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.