Total births
430
Unisex name · since 2012
Renly
Renly has 430 recorded births since 2012 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2017 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3977
- among boys today
- 430
- born since 2012
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
430 babies have been named Renly since 2012, making it today's #3977 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Renly has been recorded 430 times among boys since 2012, currently ranked #3977 nationally and more common than 72% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2012 to 2025.
- #3977 among boys today
- 430 born since 2012
- 2010s peak decade
- 72% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Renly is currently the #3977 unisex name in America, more common than 72% of boys - 430 born since 2012, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3977
- among boys today
- 430
- born since 2012
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Renly vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3977
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 72% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Renly was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
67 babies were named Renly in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Renly compares
430 Top 47% higher than 53% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Renly's all-time total is 17% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Renly | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 430 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 67 | 23 | 22,252 |
Renly's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Renly splits its recorded history at 2019: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2012 (10 births) -- compare that against the 2017 peak of 67 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Renly at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#3,977
Active since
2012
Renly popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2012–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 67
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Renly popularity over time - girls
193 total births recorded since 2014 (Renly as girls' name)
Renly by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Renly's strongest decade.
270 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Renly births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
270 births
- 2020s
2020s
160 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 270 births (63% of all-time use).
Renly by state
Where Renly concentrates geographically, total births since 2012
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 5 | 1.2% |
Michigan share of Renly's total US births 1.2%
Even split
5 of 430 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Renly? ▼
Renly has been given to 430 babies in the U.S. since 2012, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3977 as of the latest data. 67 babies were born in 2017, its single highest year.
When was Renly most popular? ▼
Renly was most popular in the 2010s decade with 270 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Renly most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Renly are Michigan (5 births), North Carolina (5 births), Tennessee (5 births).
Is Renly a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Renly is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 430 births, and as a girl's name it has 193 births.
How long has the name Renly been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Renly since 2012 -- 14 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Renly? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rene, Reno, Renato, Renaldo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Renly's data
- Renly's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (270 total births) through the 2020s (160) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Renlys (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Renly
Nearby Names Like Renly
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Renly
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Reno Boy
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Renato Boy
#2480 3,292 births
Renaldo Boy
#6864 2,879 births
Ren Boy
#1146 2,818 births
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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, 2012–2025 (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. "Renly: #3977 Unisex Name - 430 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/renly. 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 Renly 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.