UK name, mostly girls
Renelle
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a blend of French elements.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 6 boys.
Renelle is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Renelle popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Renelle. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Renelle ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Renelle.
- • Renelle is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Renelle as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 60.0% of Renelle registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Renelle
In England and Wales birth records, Renelle has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 40.0% of registrations are for boys and 60.0% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Renelle registered for boys
- Ranked #4,608 in 2020
- 3 boys registered in 2020
- Peak: 2005 (3 births)
Renelle registered for girls
- Ranked #5,785 in 2011
- 3 girls registered in 2011
- Peak: 1996 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Renelle mean?
The name Renelle is a French variant of the name Renée, which is the feminine form of the masculine name René. The name René has its origins in the Late Latin name Renatus, which means "reborn" or "born again." This name was particularly popular among early Christians, who saw it as a symbolic reference to being born again in Christ through baptism.
The name Renelle can be traced back to the medieval period in France, where it was used as a feminine form of René. It was particularly popular among the French nobility and aristocracy during this time. One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Renelle was in the 13th century, when it was given to a daughter of a prominent noble family in the region of Normandy.
In the 15th century, there are records of a Renelle de Montfort, who was a noblewoman from the prominent Montfort family in France. She was born around 1420 and was known for her involvement in the political and religious conflicts of her time.
During the Renaissance period, the name Renelle gained further popularity among the French upper classes. One notable figure from this time was Renelle de Valois, who was born in 1548 and was a member of the French royal family. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the cultural life of the French court.
In the 17th century, there was a Renelle de Bourbon, who was a member of the powerful Bourbon family and was born in 1635. She was a prominent figure at the court of Louis XIV and was known for her intelligence and wit.
Another notable figure from history who bore the name Renelle was Renelle de Montpensier, who was born in 1782 and was a French aristocrat and writer. She was known for her memoirs, which provided a valuable insight into the life of the French nobility during the turbulent period of the French Revolution.
While the name Renelle has its roots in French culture and history, it has also been used in other parts of the world, particularly among French-speaking communities. However, its use has been relatively limited compared to the more common names René and Renée.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Renelle over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Renelle in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Renelle, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Renelle by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Renelle was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Renelle
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Renelle: questions and answers
How popular is the name Renelle in the UK right now?
In 2011, Renelle was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Renelle most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Renelle in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Renelle?
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a blend of French elements.
How many people are called Renelle in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Renelle across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.