UK boy's name
Renji
A Japanese masculine name meaning "lotus boy" or "lotus flower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Renji is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Renji popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2021 to 2021. 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.
Renji is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Renji. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Renji ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 boys were registered as Renji.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Renji as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Renji mean?
The name Renji is a masculine Japanese given name with roots tracing back to ancient times. Its origins stem from the Japanese language and culture, where it held significance and meaning.
In the Japanese language, the name Renji is derived from the combination of two kanji characters: "ren" (連) meaning "連続" (continuous or successive), and "ji" (治) meaning "治める" (to govern or rule). Together, the name Renji can be interpreted as "continuous governance" or "successive rule."
Historically, the name Renji has been associated with various notable figures and events in Japanese history. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Nihon Shoki, an ancient chronicle of Japan completed in 720 AD. The text mentions a prince named Renji, who was a member of the imperial family during the late 7th century.
Another significant historical figure bearing the name Renji was Renji Yoshida (1198-1256), a prominent Shinto priest and scholar during the Kamakura period. He played a crucial role in reviving and preserving traditional Shinto beliefs and practices, establishing the Yoshida Shinto school.
In the realm of Japanese literature, the name Renji is associated with Renji Fukuda (1872-1933), a renowned novelist and playwright from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works, including the novel "Ware Kodomo no Toki" (When I Was a Child), explored themes of childhood and societal issues.
During the Edo period (1603-1868), there was a notable samurai named Renji Hori (1655-1718), who served as a retainer to the powerful Tokugawa shogunate. He was known for his strategic military prowess and loyalty to his lord.
In more recent times, the name Renji has been associated with Renji Ishibashi (1935-2021), a celebrated Japanese actor and voice actor. He was renowned for his roles in numerous films, television series, and anime, including voicing iconic characters like Kame Sennin in the Dragon Ball franchise.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Renji, showcasing its enduring presence and significance within Japanese culture and society over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Renji by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Renji 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 | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Renji: questions and answers
How popular is the name Renji in the UK right now?
In 2021, Renji was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Renji most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Renji in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Renji?
A Japanese masculine name meaning "lotus boy" or "lotus flower".
How many people are called Renji in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Renji across the 1 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.