Will my child share the name Renee with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 62 UK babies named Renee per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Renee in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Renee becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Renee has been fairly steady, ranked #630 in 2025 against #545 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #295 in 2001.

Is Renee a good choice for a distinctive name?

Renee is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Renee?

Notable people named Renee include: Renee Co, Renee Alway and Renee Sands.

Is Renee a popular baby name in the United States?

Renee does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Renee is a distinctive choice, ranked #630 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Renee in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#630

About the Name Renee

Renee is steadily gaining in popularity, up 29 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #295 in 2001, and it currently sits at #516. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Renee is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Renee in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Renee

Renee Co — Renee Louise Manda Co is a Filipino politician and lawyer who is the representative for Kabataan Partylist, having been elected in 2025.
Renee Alway — Renee Diane Alway is an American fashion model, the last eliminated contestant on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 8 and the runner-up on Modelville.
Renee Sands — Renee Ilene Sandstrom, known professionally as Renee Sands, is an American singer and actress.

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