Unisex nameCurrently #1,145 in the USRising
Ren
REN//rɛn//
1 syllablePeak year: 20233 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
Lotus, or love (meaning depends on kanji used)
Ren is a short Japanese name whose meaning shifts with the kanji chosen by the family, commonly evoking the lotus flower, love, or a sense of clarity. Its brevity and gentle sound have made it a popular choice in Japan for both boys and girls.
Ren's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ren |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 14 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 21 |
| 1985 | 32 |
| 1986 | 28 |
| 1987 | 37 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 35 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 46 |
| 2008 | 54 |
| 2009 | 57 |
| 2010 | 67 |
| 2011 | 65 |
| 2012 | 71 |
| 2013 | 79 |
| 2014 | 86 |
| 2015 | 85 |
| 2016 | 141 |
| 2017 | 123 |
| 2018 | 125 |
| 2019 | 160 |
| 2020 | 190 |
| 2021 | 262 |
| 2022 | 273 |
| 2023 | 287 |
| 2024 | 265 |
Ren through the decades
- Ren peaked in 2023, when 287 babies were named Ren in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ren has risen 216% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ren currently ranks #1,145 in the US and is on the rise.
Nicknames
Ren
Variants & spellings
Renn