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UK girl's name

Renesmee

A modern coined name derived from "Renée" and "Esme".

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.

Renesmee is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Renesmee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1302, with 25 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 58 births.

This profile covers 443 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2010 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 453 living people in the UK are called Renesmee. 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

  • Renesmee ranked #1302 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 25 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 58 girls were registered as Renesmee.
  • Renesmee ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
  • About 453 living people in the UK are estimated to have Renesmee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1302

2024

Births in 2024

25

Latest year

Peak year

2018

58 births

Estimated living

453

2026

Meaning

What does Renesmee mean?

The name Renesmee is a relatively modern coinage, originating in the 21st century. It was created by author Stephenie Meyer for the character Renesmee Cullen in her popular Twilight book series, which debuted in 2005. The name is a portmanteau, blending the names Renée and Esme, to honor the character's grandmothers.

As a constructed name without an established etymology or historical roots, Renesmee does not have a defined language or cultural origin. Its creation was purely for literary purposes, and it was not derived from any existing words or names in other languages.

Since its introduction in the Twilight novels, the name Renesmee has gained some popularity among parents seeking unique and inventive names for their children. However, it remains relatively uncommon, and there are no notable historical figures or individuals from past eras who bore this name prior to its modern usage.

While Renesmee does not have a rich historical background or lineage, it has become associated with the cultural phenomenon of the Twilight franchise and its impact on popular culture in the early 21st century. As a result, it serves as a modern example of how contemporary works of fiction can influence naming trends and contribute to the creation of entirely new names.

Despite its lack of an established history, the name Renesmee has achieved a level of recognition and familiarity within certain circles, particularly among fans of the Twilight series. Its unique and unconventional nature has made it stand out in the realm of modern baby names, although its longevity and enduring popularity remain to be seen.

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Popularity

Renesmee over time

The chart below shows babies named Renesmee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 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 Renesmee, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 25 births in 2024, compared with 58 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Renesmee
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Decades

Renesmee by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Renesmee 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 #1022 173 5
2010s #1992 270 10

Geography

Where Renesmee is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Renesmee. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Renesmee ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Renesmee in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#790 in 2024

3 years of NRS records, 12 total registered

Related

Names similar to Renesmee

FAQ

Renesmee: questions and answers

How popular is the name Renesmee in the UK right now?

In 2024, Renesmee was ranked #1302 for girls in England and Wales, with 25 births registered.

When was Renesmee most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 58 babies registered as Renesmee in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Renesmee?

A modern coined name derived from "Renée" and "Esme".

How many people are called Renesmee in the UK?

A total of 443 babies have been registered as Renesmee across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 12 more in Scotland.

Where is Renesmee most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Renesmee ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #790 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

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.