Ranee
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "queen" or "princess".
Name Census estimates that about 1,178 living Americans carry the first name Ranee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ranee today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ranee births was 1971 (71 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ranee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 290,963 Americans
Peak year
1971
71 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
2013 SSA rank
#18,685
Tracked since 1929
Popularity
Ranee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ranee from the 1920s through to the 2010s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 467 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ranee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ranee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ranees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Michigan, Ohio recorded the most babies named Ranee, while Colorado, Iowa, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ranee
The name Ranee has its origins in the Sanskrit language and is derived from the word "rani," meaning "queen" or "princess." It is a name that has been widely used in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions with a strong Hindu cultural influence.
In ancient Indian texts, such as the Vedas and Puranas, there are numerous references to queens and princesses bearing the title of "Rani." These texts date back to the 2nd millennium BCE and provide insights into the cultural and historical significance of the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ranee can be found in the epic poem "Mahabharata," which mentions a character named Ranee Damayanti, the wife of King Nala. This epic is believed to have been composed around the 8th century BCE, highlighting the longstanding tradition of using the name.
Throughout Indian history, several notable figures have borne the name Ranee. One of the most famous examples is Rani Lakshmibai, the Queen of Jhansi, who played a crucial role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company. Her bravery and leadership during the rebellion earned her a legendary status in Indian history.
Another notable figure is Rani Avantibai, the Queen of the Maratha Empire in the 18th century. She was renowned for her administrative skills and her efforts to modernize the empire during her reign.
In more recent history, Rani Durgavati, the Queen of the Gondwana kingdom in the 16th century, is remembered for her courage and military prowess in defending her kingdom against the Mughal Empire.
Rani Chennamma, the Queen of the Kittur kingdom in the 19th century, is also a prominent figure who led an armed resistance against the British East India Company's attempts to impose unfair tax policies on her subjects.
Another notable figure is Rani Rudramma Devi, the Queen of the Kakatiya dynasty in the 13th century, who is credited with establishing the city of Warangal as the capital of her kingdom and promoting the growth of Telugu literature and architecture.
These examples illustrate the rich historical and cultural significance of the name Ranee, which has been borne by numerous influential and remarkable women throughout Indian history, reflecting the respect and reverence accorded to queens and princesses in the Indian tradition.
People
Ranee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ranee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ranee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ranee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,178 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ranee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 290,963 US residents.
Is Ranee a common name?
We classify Ranee as "Rare". It ranks above 91.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,393 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ranee most popular?
The single biggest year for Ranee was 1971, when 71 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ranee is about 53 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ranee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ranee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.