Boy · #7,725 in 2026

Renan

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

Current Rank

#7,725

Peak Rank

#4,204 (2000)

Total Babies

391

5-Yr Trend

-18%

1968

First Year

2024

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#4204

Peak Rank

391

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Renan

Renan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1968, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 18 Renans were born — ranking #4,204 that year. As of 2026, Renan ranks #7,725 for baby boys with 10 births, falling sharply (-18%). In total, more than 391 Renans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s 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 Renan

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

Renin
Ronan
Riemann
Ronen
Rennen
Ronin
Rennin
Remain
Arena
Ramen
Renown
Rena

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Renan

What does the name Renan mean?

Renan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1968. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Renan in 2026?

In 2026, Renan ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Renan most popular?

Renan reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #4,204 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Renan most popular?

Renan has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Renan.

Is Renan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Renan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Renan include Jayde, Hesham, Khyle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Renan

Renan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 391 births in the dataset. Renan's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #4,204. Use the chart and map above to compare Renan'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.