Renata is a distinctive choice, ranked #2412 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Renata in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2412
US Rank #517
About the Name Renata
Renata is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 203 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1901 in 2010 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.
Renata is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #517, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Renata
Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Renata per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Renata in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Renata is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 203 places over the last five years to #2412 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Renata is more popular in the US (#517) than in the UK (#2412). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Renata include: Renata Srbová — Renata Srbová is a Czech sailor.; Renata Mauer — Renata Małgorzata Mauer-Różańska is a Polish sport shooter.; Renata Kasalová — Renata Kasalová is a Slovak table tennis player..
Renata ranks #517 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
11
UK babies named Renata (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 203 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Renata
Likely around 1 other Renata in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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