Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Rene
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1970
Peak births
869
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Rene
How many people are named Rene?
An estimated 40,019 living Americans are named Rene.
How rare is Rene?
Rene is uncommon among babies today, with 197 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 77.3% from its 1970 peak.
How old is the typical Rene?
The median age of a living American named Rene is approximately 42 years, with most bearers falling between 27 and 57 years old.
Is Rene still popular?
Yes. Rene is holding steady, with 197 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Rene most common?
Rene has its strongest geographic signal in New Hampshire, where it appears 18.6× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19702025
Peak year
1970
Decline from peak
77.3%
2025
197
All-time
50,940