Renley Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Renley is a modern English name with roots in place names suggesting 'meadow clearing'. It has evolved into its current form and is considered trendy, with no significant biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in recent decades, reflecting contemporary naming trends.
The name Renley is most popular in South Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest 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, Renley has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling 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 female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Renley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4302nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2204th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Renley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Renley"
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛnli/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
The name Renley is believed to be a modern derivation, potentially originating from English place names that include the suffix '-ley', which typically means 'meadow' or 'clearing'. It may also be influenced by similar-sounding names.
Meaning
meadow clearing
Language Evolution
Renley, Renly
Historical Usage
The name Renley gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, often used in contemporary literature and media.
Variants & Derivatives
Renly, Renlee
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Renley is perceived as a trendy and unique name, often associated with a modern, friendly image.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Renley"
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 "Renley"
"Renley" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4302nd of 23106 | 284 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2204th of 30306 | 1,017 |
Regional Popularity of "Renley" 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) |
68.05% 2711th/3984 |
- | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Renley" by Generation for Female 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) |
34.99% 1394th/3984 |
70.69% 3172nd/4487 |
33.30% 2272nd/6822 |
42.91% 2693rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Renley"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Renley" 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.