Renay
girl nameRenay entered the US charts in 1936, peaked at #1253 in 1960, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1936–2025
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rank today
#1253
peak (1960)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4181 |
| 1940s | #2592 |
| 1950s | #1624 |
| 1960s | #1411 |
| 1970s | #2635 |
| 1980s | #4696 |
| 1990s | #6777 |
| 2000s | #11507 |
| 2010s | #12960 |
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Renay are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Renay alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Renay in 2025?
- Renay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Renay most popular?
- Renay peaked in 1960, reaching #1253 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Renay with classmates?
- Renay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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