Girl · #3,869 in 2026

Nerene

Name: Popularity of the name Nerene in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nerene, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,869

Peak Rank

#2,693 (1917)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

1918

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#2693

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nerene

Nerene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1917, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 11 Nerenes were born — ranking #2,693 that year. As of 2026, Nerene ranks #3,869 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Nerenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nerene

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nerene is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nerine
Niran
Neron
Nerone
Nearing
Neuron
Noreen
Neary
Marien
Neurone
Naron
Noren

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nerene

What does the name Nerene mean?

Nerene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nerene in 2026?

In 2026, Nerene ranks #3,869 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Nerene most popular?

Nerene reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #2,693 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Nerene a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nerene is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nerene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nerene include Otto, Wave, Gordie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nerene

Nerene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Nerene's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #2,693. Use the chart and map above to compare Nerene's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.