Renatta
A feminine name of Italian origin meaning "reborn" or "born again".
Name Census estimates that about 615 living Americans carry the first name Renatta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Renatta today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Renatta births was 1980 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Renatta. 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
615
~ 1 in 557,324 Americans
Peak year
1980
47 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,325
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Renatta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Renatta from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 250 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Renatta remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Renatta 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 Renatta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Renattas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Renatta, while Arizona, Louisiana, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 49 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Renatta
The name Renatta is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word "renatus," which means "reborn" or "born again." It has its origins in the late Roman Empire and early Christian era, where the concept of spiritual rebirth and renewal was significant.
Renatta is a variant of the name Renata, which emerged in Italy during the Renaissance period, particularly in the 15th and 16th centuries. The name was popularized among Italian nobility and aristocracy, with several notable figures bearing this name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Renatta can be found in the writings of the Italian humanist and scholar, Battista Guarino, who lived from 1434 to 1513. He mentioned a woman named Renatta in his correspondence, suggesting the name's use during that time.
In the 16th century, Renatta di Francia (1510-1574) was a prominent figure in Italian history. She was the daughter of King Louis XII of France and Anne of Brittany, and later became the Duchess of Ferrara through her marriage to Ercole II d'Este.
Another notable bearer of the name was Renatta of Lorraine (1544-1602), a French princess who played a significant role in the religious conflicts of her time. She was a firm supporter of the Catholic Church and actively opposed the spread of Protestantism in France.
In the 17th century, Renatta Tittoni (1608-1670) was an Italian painter and engraver from Bologna, renowned for her religious artworks and portraits of notable figures of the time.
Moving forward, Renatta Bernhardt (1788-1849) was a German actress and writer who gained fame for her performances in various theatrical productions across Europe. She was also known for her literary works, including plays and translations.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Renatta, showcasing its enduring presence across different eras and cultures, particularly in Italy and parts of Europe.
People
Renatta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Renatta 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
Renatta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Renatta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 615 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Renatta 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 557,324 US residents.
Is Renatta a common name?
We classify Renatta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 636 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Renatta most popular?
The single biggest year for Renatta was 1980, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Renatta is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Renatta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Renatta 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.