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Renell

A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Reynold.

Name Census estimates that about 580 living Americans carry the first name Renell. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 78.2% of registrations being female. The average person named Renell today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Renell births was 1965 (30 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Renell. 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

580

~ 1 in 590,956 Americans

Peak year

1965

30 babies that year

Average age

55

years old

2007 SSA rank

#13,956

Tracked since 1924

Gender

Gender distribution for Renell

Renell is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 707 total registrations, 154 (21.8%) were male and 553 (78.2%) were female.

22% male
78% female
Male154 (21.8%)Female553 (78.2%)

Renell as a male name

  • Ranked #13,956 in 2007
  • 5 male births in 2007
  • Peak: 1979 (11 births)

Renell as a female name

  • Ranked #18,630 in 2014
  • 5 female births in 2014
  • Peak: 1965 (30 births)

Popularity

Renell: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Renell from the 1920s through to the 2010s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 205 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.

Babies born per year

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Decades

Renell 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 Renell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1920s066
1930s099
1940s03838
1950s19121140
1960s21184205
1970s34100134
1980s3177108
1990s44751
2000s5611
2010s055

Geography

Where Renells live

The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Louisiana, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Renell, while Texas, California, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.

Origin

Meaning and history of Renell

The name Renell is believed to have originated from a combination of the French word "reine," meaning queen, and the English suffix "-ell," which is a diminutive form often used to create feminine names. This suggests that the name Renell may have been derived from the idea of a "little queen" or a royal feminine figure.

Historically, the name Renell has been documented in various regions of Europe, particularly in France and England, where it gained popularity during the medieval and Renaissance periods. It is possible that the name was influenced by the French culture and the prominence of royalty during those times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Renell can be traced back to the 13th century, when a noblewoman named Renell de Montfort was mentioned in chronicles from the region of Normandy, France. Her exact birth and death dates are unknown, but her name has been documented in historical records from that era.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Renell Beauchamp lived in England. She was a member of the wealthy Beauchamp family and was known for her charitable works and involvement in the local community. Renell Beauchamp's birth and death years are not precisely recorded, but she is believed to have lived during the latter half of the 15th century.

Another historical figure with the name Renell was Renell de Valois, a French noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was a member of the influential Valois dynasty and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature. Renell de Valois's exact birth and death dates are uncertain, but she is believed to have lived during the reign of King Francis I of France.

In the 17th century, a woman named Renell Montague gained recognition as a prominent author and poet in England. Born in 1620 and dying in 1692, Renell Montague was known for her works that explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality. Her poetry collections were widely read and appreciated during her lifetime.

During the 18th century, a French artist and painter named Renell LeBrun made significant contributions to the Rococo art movement. Renell LeBrun was born in 1705 and died in 1789, and her works are still celebrated for their delicate brushwork and vibrant colors, depicting scenes from the French aristocracy and pastoral landscapes.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Renell. While the name may not be as common today, its origins and historical significance reflect a connection to royalty, nobility, and cultural influences from various regions of Europe.

People

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FAQ

Renell: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Renell?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 580 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Renell 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 590,956 US residents.

Is Renell a common name?

We classify Renell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 707 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Renell most popular?

The single biggest year for Renell was 1965, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Renell is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Renell a female name?

Yes, 78.2% of people registered as Renell 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.

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