Total births
567
Girls' name · since 1935
Renette
Since 1935, U.S. Social Security records show 567 babies named Renette, peaking in 1960. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 567
- total births
- 1935–1990
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Renette is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 567 have been recorded since 1935.
Social Security Administration records show Renette recorded 567 times among girls since 1935, 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 1935 to 1990.
- 567 total births
- 1935–1990 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
567 girls have been named Renette since 1935, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1990.
- 567
- total births
- 1935–1990
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Renette was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
32 babies were named Renette in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Renette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Renette's full recorded timeline at 1962, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1935, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1960 peak of 32 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Renette at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1935
Renette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1935–1990
- Peak year (1960)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Renette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Renette's strongest decade.
202 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Renette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s 70
1940s
70 births
- 1950s
1950s
160 births
- 1960s
1960s
202 births
- 1970s
1970s
82 births
- 1980s 36
1980s
36 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 202 births (36% of all-time use).
How Renette 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 Renette's total volume
Renette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Renette by state
Where Renette concentrates geographically, total births since 1935
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 1.8% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 7 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Hawaii | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 6 | 1.1% |
California share of Renette's total US births 1.8%
Even split
10 of 567 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Renette? ▼
Since 1935, Social Security records show 567 babies named Renette. The most recent recorded year was 1990. Its busiest year on record was 1960, with 32 births.
When was Renette most popular? ▼
Renette was most popular in the 1960s decade with 202 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Renette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Renette are California (10 births), Louisiana (7 births), Hawaii (6 births).
How long has the name Renette been used? ▼
Records for Renette go back to 1935, giving 56 years of history through 1990.
What names are similar to Renette? ▼
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 Renette's data
- Renette's decade-level peak was the 1960s (202 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Renettes (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Renette
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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, 1935–1990 (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. "Renette: Baby Name Since 1935 - 567 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/renette. 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 Renette 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.