Total births
602
Unisex name · since 1999
Renner
602 babies named Renner in U.S. Social Security records since 1999, with the highest year being 2018. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3501
- among boys today
- 602
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
602 babies have been named Renner since 1999, making it today's #3501 unisex name.
Renner has 602 recorded births among boys since 1999, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3501 as of the latest data, more common than 76% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2025.
- #3501 among boys today
- 602 born since 1999
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Renner is currently the #3501 unisex name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 602 born since 1999, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3501
- among boys today
- 602
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Renner vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3501
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Renner was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
42 babies were named Renner in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Renner compares
602 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
Renner's all-time total is 64% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Renner | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 602 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Renner's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Renner's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2003, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Renner at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#3,501
Active since
1999
Renner popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Renner popularity over time - girls
31 total births recorded since 1904 (Renner as girls' name)
Renner by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Renner's strongest decade.
304 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Renner births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 112
2000s
112 births
- 2010s
2010s
304 births
- 2020s
2020s
180 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 304 births (50% of all-time use).
How Renner compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Renner's total volume
Renner vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Renner by state
Where Renner concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 21 | 3.5% |
| #2 | California | | 16 | 2.7% |
Texas share of Renner's total US births 3.5%
Even split
21 of 602 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Renner? ▼
602 babies have been named Renner since 1999. It currently ranks #3501 among boys. The peak year was 2018 with 42 births.
When was Renner most popular? ▼
Renner was most popular in the 2010s decade with 304 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Renner most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Renner are Texas (21 births), California (16 births).
Is Renner a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Renner is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 602 births, and as a girl's name it has 31 births.
How long has the name Renner been used? ▼
Renner has been recorded in Social Security data since 1999, spanning 27 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Renner? ▼
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 Renner's data
- Renner's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (304 total births) through the 2020s (180) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Renners (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Renner
Nearby Names Like Renner
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Renner
Rene Boy
#989 50,940 births
Reno Boy
#3340 4,160 births
Renato Boy
#2480 3,292 births
Renaldo Boy
#6864 2,879 births
Ren Boy
#1146 2,818 births
Compare Renner side by side: Renner vs Rene Renner vs Reno Renner vs Renato
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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, 1999–2025 (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. "Renner: #3501 Unisex Name - 602 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/renner. 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 Renner 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.