Renesmee
A modern coined name derived from "Renée" and "Esme".
Name Census estimates that about 1,913 living Americans carry the first name Renesmee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Renesmee today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Renesmee births was 2024 (173 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Renesmee. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Renesmee with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Renesmee is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 8 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.9K
~ 1 in 179,171 Americans
Peak year
2024
173 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,325
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Renesmee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Renesmee 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 1,116 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Renesmee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Renesmee 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 Renesmee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Renesmees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 24 states and territories. Texas, California, New York recorded the most babies named Renesmee, while Washington, Virginia, Oregon recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 49 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Renesmee
The name Renesmee is a relatively modern coinage, originating in the 21st century. It was created by author Stephenie Meyer for the character Renesmee Cullen in her popular Twilight book series, which debuted in 2005. The name is a portmanteau, blending the names Renée and Esme, to honor the character's grandmothers.
As a constructed name without an established etymology or historical roots, Renesmee does not have a defined language or cultural origin. Its creation was purely for literary purposes, and it was not derived from any existing words or names in other languages.
Since its introduction in the Twilight novels, the name Renesmee has gained some popularity among parents seeking unique and inventive names for their children. However, it remains relatively uncommon, and there are no notable historical figures or individuals from past eras who bore this name prior to its modern usage.
While Renesmee does not have a rich historical background or lineage, it has become associated with the cultural phenomenon of the Twilight franchise and its impact on popular culture in the early 21st century. As a result, it serves as a modern example of how contemporary works of fiction can influence naming trends and contribute to the creation of entirely new names.
Despite its lack of an established history, the name Renesmee has achieved a level of recognition and familiarity within certain circles, particularly among fans of the Twilight series. Its unique and unconventional nature has made it stand out in the realm of modern baby names, although its longevity and enduring popularity remain to be seen.
People
Renesmee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Renesmee 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
Renesmee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Renesmee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,913 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Renesmee 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 179,171 US residents.
Is Renesmee a common name?
We classify Renesmee as "Rare". It ranks above 93.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,926 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Renesmee most popular?
The single biggest year for Renesmee was 2024, when 173 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Renesmee is about 8 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 Renesmee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Renesmee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Renesmee 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 Renesmee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Renesmee 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 Renesmee 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 have Renesmee as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.