Renley
How to say it: REN-lee · /ˈrɛnli/
Modern use of English surname meaning 'raven meadow' - boosted by variant Renly in fiction.
Renley was the 472nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 196 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 7.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #218 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #472 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 196 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,736 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×7.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #218 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Entirely recent in usage, Renley reached its height in the 2020s. Continued ascent seems likely ahead.
What goes with it
Light and soft with a creative spirit. Ren offers a short form.
Parents who love Renley also love
Nicknames
- Ren
- Renny
Honouring a Renley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Renley is about 1 in 198.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #384.
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