Redding
Every Redding since 1922 — 347 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Redding
Redding is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,503 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1922, 347 American babies have been named Redding. Its peak came in 2016, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Redding stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Redding year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 23 | #4,503 |
| 2024 | — | — | 21 | #4,840 |
| 2023 | — | — | 27 | #4,089 |
| 2022 | — | — | 17 | #5,586 |
| 2021 | — | — | 20 | #4,898 |
| 2020 | — | — | 25 | #4,118 |
| 2019 | — | — | 32 | #3,550 |
| 2018 | — | — | 27 | #3,971 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,530 | 21 | #4,709 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,283 | 33 | #3,417 |
| 2015 | — | — | 19 | #5,016 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,661 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,486 |
| 2012 | — | — | 18 | #5,202 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #10,536 |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #13,808 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,680 |
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| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,342 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Redding in 2025?
Redding ranked #4,503 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Redding?
347 babies have been named Redding in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Redding most popular?
Redding peaked in 2016, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Redding a boy or girl name?
Redding is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Redding rising or falling?
Redding is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.