Rena
Peaked at #153 nationally in 1885, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Rena has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Rena — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#153
in 1885
Current rank
#2705
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Rena reached its peak popularity for girls in 1885, ranking #153 nationally with 148 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2286 (2014) to #2705 (2024) — a 15% drop.
As of 2024, Rena ranks #2705 nationally for girls, with 64 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,705 | 64 |
| 2023 | #2,045 | 96 |
| 2022 | #2,461 | 74 |
| 2021 | #2,361 | 77 |
| 2020 | #1,920 | 100 |
| 2019 | #2,673 | 65 |
| 2018 | #2,142 | 89 |
| 2017 | #2,315 | 80 |
Rena — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2657
in 1960
Last ranked
#7904
in 1990
Years tracked
19
1916–1990
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1916, Rena reached its peak popularity for boys in 1960, ranking #2657 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Rena hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1990, when it stood at #7904.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #7,904 | 6 |
| 1984 | #7,085 | 5 |
| 1982 | #7,138 | 5 |
| 1976 | #5,461 | 6 |
| 1971 | #4,800 | 6 |
| 1966 | #3,851 | 6 |
| 1961 | #4,533 | 5 |
| 1960 | #2,657 | 11 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Rena most popular?
Rena was most popular in 1885, when it ranked #153 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Rena becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Rena?
At least 39,171 babies have been recorded with the name Rena in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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