Renin
A name of Japanese origin meaning "lotos flower" or "water lily".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Renin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Renin today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Renin births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Renin. 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 Renin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,721
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Renin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Renin 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 Renin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Renin
The name Renin is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, a classical language of South Asia. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "rena," which means "dust" or "sand." The name dates back to ancient times and was likely used in various regions of the Indian subcontinent.
In Hindu mythology, the name Renin is associated with several deities and characters. One notable reference is found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Hindu epic, where Renin is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought in the great battle of Kurukshetra.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Renin can be traced back to ancient Indian texts and inscriptions from the 3rd century BCE. However, it is important to note that naming conventions and spellings varied across different regions and time periods.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Renin. One of the earliest examples is Renin Pandit, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He is credited with significant contributions to the field of astronomy and the development of the Hindu calendrical system.
Another prominent historical figure with the name Renin was Renin Khusrau, a Persian poet who lived in the 13th century CE. His poetry, often focusing on Sufi themes and spiritual love, has been widely celebrated and influential in Persian literature.
In the 16th century, Renin Das was a revered Bengali poet and songwriter who composed devotional songs and literature dedicated to the Hindu deity Krishna. His works have had a lasting impact on the cultural and literary traditions of Bengal.
During the 19th century, Renin Mukherjee was a notable Indian social reformer and educationist. He played a significant role in the Bengali Renaissance and advocated for the education and empowerment of women in Bengal.
Lastly, Renin Tagore, born in 1938, is a renowned Indian artist and painter from the esteemed Tagore family. His artwork, often exploring themes of spirituality and nature, has been exhibited globally and has received widespread acclaim.
While these are just a few examples, the name Renin has been carried by many individuals throughout history, each leaving their unique mark across various fields and cultures.
People
Renin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Renin 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
Renin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Renin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Renin 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Renin a common name?
We classify Renin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Renin most popular?
The single biggest year for Renin was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Renin is about 3 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 Renin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Renin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Renin in the SSA data are male. 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 Renin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Renin 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 Renin 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 are called Renin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.