Renner
Boy name · #3295 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Renner? In official American birth records, Renner has been tracked continuously since 1999, giving it 26 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 36 baby boys were named Renner, placing it at #3295 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3022, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 50,000 boys born in 2025 was named Renner.
Babies named Renner per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 26-year story
Renner first appears in the Social Security records in 1999, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2018, when 42 boys were named Renner — good for #2848 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Renner against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Renner in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Renner is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Renner will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Renner is most common
State-level data for Renner is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Renner
Statistically, parents drawn to Renner tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Rainer, Rhyder, Ranveer, Ryler, and Rhyker.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Renner | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3240 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3455 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3474 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4303 |
| 2021 | 31 | #3582 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4275 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4003 |
| 2018 | 42 | #2848 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3889 |
| 2016 | 40 | #2935 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3022 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3456 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3497 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3894 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3792 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5251 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5334 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3921 |
| 2007 | 40 | #2920 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12055 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11472 |
| 2004 | 7 | #8927 |
| 2003 | 5 | #10894 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8456 |
| 1999 | 6 | #8704 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Renner?
In official American birth records, the name Renner first appeared in 1999 (over 26 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 26 years.
Is Renner a popular boy name?
Renner ranked #3295 among boys in 2025 with 36 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3022.
When was the name Renner most popular?
Renner peaked in 2018, when 42 American boys received the name (ranked #2848 that year). Since 2018 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Renner?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 50,000 newborn American boys was named Renner. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.