Renota
Of obscure origin, potentially a feminine variant of "Renard" meaning "fox".
Name Census estimates that about 41 living Americans carry the first name Renota. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Renota today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Renota births was 1980 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Renota. 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 Renota. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
41
~ 1 in 8,359,862 Americans
Peak year
1980
24 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1982 SSA rank
#10,149
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Renota: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Renota from the 1920s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 36 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Renota 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 Renota during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Renotas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Renota
The name Renota is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "renute," which means "to be reborn" or "to be renewed." This name likely held deep spiritual significance for the Etruscans, who placed great emphasis on the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth.
Historically, the earliest recorded instance of the name Renota can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription dating back to the 5th century BCE. This inscription was discovered in the ancient necropolis of Cerveteri, near Rome, and it suggests that the name was given to a woman who may have held a prominent position within the Etruscan society.
In the centuries that followed, the name Renota seems to have fallen out of widespread use, only to reemerge during the Italian Renaissance period. One notable figure from this time was Renota Lione (1457-1523), a Venetian noblewoman and patron of the arts who was known for her support of renowned artists such as Titian and Giorgione.
Another historical figure who bore the name Renota was Renota Lucarelli (1578-1646), an Italian painter and engraver who was active in Rome during the early Baroque period. Her work, which included religious paintings and engravings, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.
In the 19th century, the name Renota gained some prominence in France, where it was borne by the writer and feminist activist Renota Durand (1832-1901). Durand was a vocal advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in the early French feminist movement.
Lastly, one cannot discuss the name Renota without mentioning the Italian actress Renota Negri (1891-1968), who rose to fame in the early 20th century for her roles in several silent films. Negri's captivating performances and striking beauty made her an icon of the silent film era, and she is remembered as one of the first true international movie stars.
While the name Renota may have fallen out of common usage in more recent times, its rich historical and cultural significance ensures that it remains a unique and intriguing name with deep roots in the ancient world.
People
Renota + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Renota 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
Renota: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Renota?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 41 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Renota 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 8,359,862 US residents.
Is Renota a common name?
We classify Renota as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 49 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Renota most popular?
The single biggest year for Renota was 1980, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Renota is about 46 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 Renota in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Renota a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Renota 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 Renota still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Renota 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 Renota 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 the name Renota?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Renota, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.