Renatha
A feminine name derived from the Germanic elements "ren" meaning truth and "hath" meaning battle.
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the first name Renatha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Renatha today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Renatha births was 2019 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Renatha. 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
118
~ 1 in 2,904,698 Americans
Peak year
2019
15 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,897
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Renatha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Renatha from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 74 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Renatha remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Renatha 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 Renatha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Renatha
The name Renatha is a feminine given name that has its origins in the Latin language. It is derived from the Latin word "renatus," which means "reborn" or "born again." This name was particularly popular during the medieval period in regions where Latin was widely spoken or had a strong influence, such as parts of Europe and the Mediterranean.
One of the earliest known references to the name Renatha can be found in the writings of St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD), a renowned philosopher and theologian from the Roman province of Africa. In his work "De Civitate Dei" (The City of God), he mentions a woman named Renatha who was a Christian martyr.
During the Middle Ages, the name Renatha gained popularity among Christian communities, particularly in Italy and France. It was often given to girls born on or around Easter, symbolizing the rebirth and renewal associated with the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In the 12th century, there was a notable figure named Renatha of Villeneuve (c. 1150-1225), a French noblewoman and Cistercian nun who was renowned for her piety and devotion to charitable works. She is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Another historical figure bearing the name Renatha was Renatha of Gascony (c. 1230-1280), a medieval French mystic and writer who authored several religious texts and was known for her spiritual visions and teachings.
In the 16th century, Renatha Tiepolo (1522-1586) was a prominent Venetian noblewoman and philanthropist who played a significant role in the cultural and political life of the Venetian Republic.
During the 17th century, Renatha Maria de Guzmán (1610-1668) was a Spanish noblewoman and writer who was known for her literary works and her involvement in the intellectual circles of her time.
While the name Renatha has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it still holds cultural and historical significance, particularly in regions with strong Latin and Christian traditions. Its meaning and association with rebirth and renewal have made it a distinctive and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with deep roots and symbolic significance.
People
Renatha + last name combinations
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Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Renatha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Renatha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 118 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Renatha 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 2,904,698 US residents.
Is Renatha a common name?
We classify Renatha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 119 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Renatha most popular?
The single biggest year for Renatha was 2019, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Renatha is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Renatha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Renatha 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.