Renate
girl nameRenate entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #1360 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#1360
peak (1961)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4594 |
| 1930s | #3756 |
| 1940s | #3800 |
| 1950s | #2338 |
| 1960s | #1768 |
| 1970s | #3788 |
| 1980s | #5426 |
| 1990s | #9667 |
| 2000s | #15112 |
| 2010s | #11356 |
| 2020s | #13453 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Renate are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Renate alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Renate in 2025?
- Renate is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Renate most popular?
- Renate peaked in 1961, reaching #1360 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Renate with classmates?
- Renate will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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