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Renn

Boy name · 5 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Renn: 5 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2024.

Renn, primarily of Scottish origin, is a locational surname turned given name, derived from a habitational name from Ren in Perthshire, or from the Old English *hryne* meaning "a whirlpool" or "a still pool". It may also be a variant of the German "Renn" meaning "runner". While no globally famous bearers immediately spring to mind, the name feels quietly connected to the rugged, water-sculpted landscape of Scotland. There is no major named place, though the name shares a root with many "Rennie" place names. A notable variant is the surname Rennie, which saw a spike in popularity as a first name in Scotland in the mid-20th century, and Renn is now a sleek, modern-sounding choice with deep, watery roots.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20245 babies
Latest (2024)
#5355 babies
Total births
5since 2024
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2024 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).