NAME PROFILE
Rene
René is a French name derived from the Latin name Renatus, meaning 'reborn' or 'born again.' It carries a sense of renewal and vitality, often associated with creativity and intellectual pursuits.
Key Stats
| Total births | 72,779 |
| Gender | Male (63% / 37%) |
| Peak year | 1962 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 23%CA — 22%TX — 21%IL — 18%LA — 16%
Notable People
René Descartes (Philosopher, mathematician) · René Magritte (Surrealist artist) · René Auberjonois (Actor, *Star Trek: Deep Space Nine*) · René Angélil (Music producer, husband of Celine Dion) · René Ghil (Poet and critic)
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