Renee
Meaning: Queen — regal grace and sovereign strength
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #98
Total births: 5,552
History: Renee peaked in the 1990s in Australia. The French-origin name brought continental elegance to Australian naming. Renee represents Australian parents who chose sophistication — a touch of French flair under the Southern Cross.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1996) | #79 |
| Babies named Renee in 1996 | 98 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 5,552 |
| Peak year | 1978 (373 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #15 |
| Years in records | 1972–1996 (25 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 4 spots |
Frequently asked about Renee
What does the name Renee mean?
Renee means “Queen — regal grace and sovereign strength” from Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Renee?
Renee has Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “Queen — regal grace and sovereign strength”.
How popular is Renee in Australia?
Renee ranked #79 in Australia in 1996 — given to 98 babies that year.
When was Renee most popular?
Renee peaked in 1978 with 373 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Renee a boy or girl name?
Renee is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Renees in registered births are female.
How long has Renee been recorded in Australia?
Renee appears in birth records in Australia across 25 years — from 1972 through 1996.