Renee
Pronunciation: [ r-uhn-AY ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Renee first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,536 babies have been named Renee in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Renee is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #10,934 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,934
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Also a Girl Name
Renee is also used as a girl name, ranked #1048.
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About the Name Renee
Renee is a boy name .
Is Renee a boy or girl name? Renee is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,934 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,048. Renee is more commonly used as a girl name.
Renee is currently ranked #10,934 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Renee include Ren, Rey, Reie, and Renkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Renee include Rene . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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