Declining since 2022, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Redd since 2006
Babies named Redd per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Redd is a rare modern name first recorded in the U.S. in 2006. It reached its peak rank of 6,446 in 2025, but has been falling in use since 2022. With an incidence of about 1 in 131,390 newborns, Redd remains an uncommon choice, likely drawing interest from parents seeking a short, punchy name with a classic sound.
Redd is likely a variant of the surname Reed, which itself derives from Old English 'read' meaning 'red', originally a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. It may also be a shortened form of names like Redmond (from Irish 'Réamonn'). As a given name, Redd is a modern coinage, first recorded in the U.S. in 2006, and remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Redd
Names that share Redd's style, for a brother or sister.
