Reborn
Renate is the German, Dutch, and Norwegian feminine form of the Latin name Renatus. It carries the spiritual and literal meaning of being born again or renewed. While popular in mid-century Europe, it remains a rare and sophisticated choice in the United States.
Less common today
Renate isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,290 in 1991.
German sound engineer and former wife of Elton John
German singer and actress of the 1930s
Austrian world champion alpine ski racer
German politician and former Minister of Consumer Protection
Dutch writer and journalist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
