UK girl's name
Renesmae
A blend of the names Renée and Esme popularized by the Twilight novels.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Renesmae is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Renesmae popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1262, with 26 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 46 births.
This profile covers 358 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2013 to 2024. 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 356 living people in the UK are called Renesmae. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Renesmae ranked #1262 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 26 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 46 girls were registered as Renesmae.
- • About 356 living people in the UK are estimated to have Renesmae as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1262
2024
Births in 2024
26
Latest year
Peak year
2020
46 births
Estimated living
356
2026
Meaning
What does Renesmae mean?
The name Renesmae is a relatively modern invention, first appearing in the popular Twilight novel series by Stephenie Meyer, published in the late 2000s. It is a combination of the names Renee and Esme, and was given to the half-human, half-vampire daughter of the main characters, Bella and Edward Cullen.
Despite its recent origins in literature, the name Renesmae has no known historical precedent or linguistic roots. It does not appear to be derived from any specific language or cultural tradition, but rather was created by the author as a unique name for her fictional character.
As a newly coined name, there are no recorded instances of people bearing the name Renesmae prior to the release of the Twilight series. Since then, however, the name has gained some popularity among fans of the books and films, with a small number of parents choosing to name their daughters Renesmae.
While there are no historical figures or notable individuals who have borne the name Renesmae, its emergence as a literary name has created a new tradition and cultural significance for those who have embraced it in recent years. It represents the influence of popular culture and storytelling on naming practices in the modern era.
In the absence of a longstanding historical lineage, the name Renesmae serves as a reflection of contemporary trends and the power of fiction to shape and inspire new naming conventions. Its unique origins and association with a beloved fictional character have made it a distinctive and memorable choice for some parents seeking a one-of-a-kind name for their child.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Renesmae over time
The chart below shows babies named Renesmae registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Renesmae, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 26 births in 2024, compared with 46 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Renesmae by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Renesmae 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #977 | 187 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1531 | 171 | 7 |
Related
Names similar to Renesmae
- 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
Renesmae: questions and answers
How popular is the name Renesmae in the UK right now?
In 2024, Renesmae was ranked #1262 for girls in England and Wales, with 26 births registered.
When was Renesmae most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 46 babies registered as Renesmae in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Renesmae?
A blend of the names Renée and Esme popularized by the Twilight novels.
How many people are called Renesmae in the UK?
A total of 358 babies have been registered as Renesmae across the 12 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.