How old is someone named Rene?
The average Rene is 47 years old.
Half of all living Renes are between 33 and 62.
When was Rene popular?
Rene is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1962 but no single era. You'll meet Renes of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 236 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,071 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,239 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 2,128 | 310 |
| 1940s | 3,589 | 1,800 |
| 1950s | 9,679 | 7,100 |
| 1960s | 14,675 | 12,000 |
| 1970s | 10,959 | 10,000 |
| 1980s | 9,416 | 8,900 |
| 1990s | 8,233 | 8,000 |
| 2000s | 5,866 | 5,800 |
| 2010s | 3,073 | 3,000 |
| 2020s | 1,409 | 1,400 |
How many Renes are still alive?
About 59,000 Renes are alive in the US today. That's 80% of the roughly 73,000 babies named Rene since 1880.
Most Renes ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Rene?
About one in four living Renes are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Rene an old name?
Somewhat. Rene is older than 74 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Rene will be 58 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Rene a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 69% of living Renes are men, and 31% are women.
The women average 57 and the men 42.
Names the same age as Rene
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Rene's name twin is Kevin. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kevin's age curve is the closest match to Rene's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Rene
How old is the average Rene?
The average Rene in the US is 47 years old. The median is 49, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rene?
About 59,000 Renes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 73,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Rene most popular?
In 1962, when about 1,600 baby girls were named Rene.
Is Rene a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 29% of living Renes, but the name spans several generations.
Is Rene a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 69% of living Renes are men, and 31% are women. The women average 57 and the men 42.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this