Rener
A masculine name of Old Norse origin meaning "warrior counsel".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Rener. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rener today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rener births was 1911 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rener. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rener. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1911
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1919 SSA rank
#4,713
Tracked since 1911
Popularity
Rener: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rener 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 Rener during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 17 | 17 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rener
The name Rener is an intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in a bit of mystery. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "renatus," which translates to "reborn" or "regenerated." This suggests a connection to renewal, rebirth, and perhaps even spiritual awakening.
While the exact roots of the name cannot be pinpointed with certainty, some scholars believe it may have been used in ancient Rome or other regions influenced by Latin culture. However, there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that explicitly mention the name Rener.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 12th century, when a monk named Rener von Köln lived and wrote in the region of present-day Germany. His works, while not widely known, offer a glimpse into the use of the name during the medieval period.
In the 16th century, a renowned Italian painter named Rener Bianco gained recognition for his religious artwork and frescoes adorning various churches throughout Italy. His birth and death years are uncertain, but his artistic legacy endures.
During the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Rener Descartes made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and metaphysics. Born in 1596 and passing away in 1650, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of his time.
In more recent history, a notable figure bearing the name Rener was Rener Gracie, a Brazilian martial artist and member of the renowned Gracie family. Born in 1932, he played a pivotal role in the development and promotion of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a martial art that gained global recognition.
Another individual of note was Rener Pamich, a Croatian painter and sculptor who lived from 1905 to 1986. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life, became an important part of the Croatian art scene during the 20th century.
While the name Rener may not be as common as some others, its mysterious origins and historical significance make it a unique and intriguing choice. From artists and philosophers to martial artists and spiritual figures, the name has been carried by individuals who have left their mark on various aspects of human culture and thought.
People
Rener + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rener 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
Rener: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rener?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rener 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 - US residents.
Is Rener a common name?
We classify Rener as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rener most popular?
The single biggest year for Rener was 1911, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rener is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rener in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rener a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rener 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.
Is Rener still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rener in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rener can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Rener?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.