Total births
553
Unisex name · since 1924
Renell
553 babies named Renell in U.S. Social Security records since 1924, with the highest year being 1965. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 553
- total births
- 1924–2014
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Renell is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 553 have been recorded since 1924.
Social Security Administration records show Renell recorded 553 times among girls since 1924, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1924 to 2014.
- 553 total births
- 1924–2014 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
553 girls have been named Renell since 1924, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2014.
- 553
- total births
- 1924–2014
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Renell was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
30 babies were named Renell in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
Renell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Renell's full recorded timeline at 1968, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1942, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1965 peak of 30 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Renell at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1965
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1924
Renell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–2014
- Peak year (1965)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 91 years of records
Renell popularity over time - boys
154 total births recorded since 1955 (Renell as boys' name)
Renell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Renell's strongest decade.
184 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Renell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1930s 9
1930s
9 births
- 1940s 38
1940s
38 births
- 1950s
1950s
121 births
- 1960s
1960s
184 births
- 1970s
1970s
100 births
- 1980s
1980s
77 births
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 184 births (33% of all-time use).
How Renell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Renell's total volume
Renell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Renell by state
Where Renell concentrates geographically, total births since 1924
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 10 | 1.8% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 6 | 1.1% |
Louisiana share of Renell's total US births 1.8%
Even split
10 of 553 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Renell? ▼
553 babies have been named Renell since 1924. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 1965 with 30 births.
When was Renell most popular? ▼
Renell was most popular in the 1960s decade with 184 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
Where is Renell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Renell are Louisiana (10 births), California (6 births), Texas (6 births).
Is Renell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Renell is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 553 births, and as a boy's name it has 154 births.
How long has the name Renell been used? ▼
Renell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1924, spanning 91 years of data through 2014.
What names are similar to Renell? ▼
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 Renell's data
- Renell's decade-level peak was the 1960s (184 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Renells (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana names
- 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 Renell
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1924–2014 (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. "Renell: Baby Name Since 1924 - 553 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/renell. 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 Renell 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 June 2026.