Ren
Gender-neutral name · English · French · Irish
- US rank
- #1,038
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,038 in 2025
213 babies were named Ren in the US in 2025. It has climbed 282 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1983–2025
US births per million boys, 1915–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ren you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,019 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ren, 213 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ren would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRen first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearRen is at its all-time high right now: #1,038 in 2025.
- Then vs nowRen is 14× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 114,943 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 8,019.
- TrendRen has climbed 282 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,038. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRen is most popular in Nevada, where it ranks #516, followed by Washington (#604) and Utah (#621). It's in the top 1,000 in 7 states.
- Boy or girlRen is given to both boys and girls: 71% of the 298 babies named Ren in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
About the name Ren
Ren is a gender-neutral name of English, French and Irish origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-ren”. US birth records list Ren for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 82 of those 111 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,038 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,038, with 213 babies. Of the 298 US babies named Ren in 2025, 29% were girls and 71% were boys.
Origin:English namesFrench namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,076,923 girls |
| 1990s | 0.9 | 1,123,596 girls |
| 2000s | 3.6 | 275,482 girls |
| 2010s | 14 | 70,922 girls |
| 2020s | 49 | 20,401 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.7 | 270,270 boys |
| 1920s | 2.0 | 500,000 boys |
| 1930s | 1.8 | 549,451 boys |
| 1940s | 3.7 | 270,270 boys |
| 1950s | 3.5 | 289,855 boys |
| 1960s | 3.3 | 307,692 boys |
| 1970s | 2.0 | 510,204 boys |
| 1980s | 11 | 93,545 boys |
| 1990s | 9.8 | 102,145 boys |
| 2000s | 14 | 71,480 boys |
| 2010s | 41 | 24,679 boys |
| 2020s | 106 | 9,409 boys |
Other spellings of Ren
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Ren
What is the origin of the name Ren?
Ren has English, French, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Ren a boy or girl name?
Both. Ren is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 29% of US babies named Ren were girls.
How popular is the name Ren?
Ren ranked #1,038 for US boys in 2025, given to 213 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,038).