Total births
143
Girls' name · since 1975
Reneka
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 143 babies named Reneka, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 143
- total births
- 1975–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Reneka is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 143 have been recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Reneka recorded 143 times among girls since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 1993.
- 143 total births
- 1975–1993 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
143 girls have been named Reneka since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1993.
- 143
- total births
- 1975–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Reneka was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
14 babies were named Reneka in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Reneka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Reneka's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1983 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Reneka at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Reneka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–1993
- Peak year (1983)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Reneka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Reneka's strongest decade.
82 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Reneka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 27
1970s
27 births
- 1980s
1980s
82 births
- 1990s
1990s
34 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 82 births (57% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Reneka? ▼
143 babies have been named Reneka since 1975. It was last recorded in 1993. The peak year was 1983 with 14 births.
When was Reneka most popular? ▼
Reneka was most popular in the 1980s decade with 82 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
How long has the name Reneka been used? ▼
Reneka has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 19 years of data through 1993.
What names are similar to Reneka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Renee, Rena, Rene, Renata, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Reneka's data
- Reneka's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (82 total births) through the 1990s (34) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Reneka
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Reneka
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Renata Girl
#520 14,610 births
Renae Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1975–1993 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Reneka: Baby Name Since 1975 - 143 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/reneka. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Reneka draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.