Boy · #4,801 in 2026

Redding

Name: Popularity of the name Redding in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Redding, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,801

Peak Rank

#3,358 (2016)

Total Babies

355

5-Yr Trend

-14%

2016

First Year

2017

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#14119

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Redding

Redding first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1922, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 33 Reddings were born — ranking #3,358 that year. As of 2026, Redding ranks #4,801 for baby boys with 21 births, gradually falling (-14%). In total, more than 355 Reddings have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Redding

Phonetically similar names — useful when Redding is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Reading
Ridding
Riding
Raiding
Reding
Reeding
Rodding
Reddin
Roding
Retting
Redden
Rutting

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Redding

What does the name Redding mean?

Redding is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Redding in 2026?

In 2026, Redding ranks #4,801 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.

When was Redding most popular?

Redding reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #3,358 that year with 33 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Redding most popular?

Redding has historically been most popular in Colorado, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Redding.

Is Redding a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Redding is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Redding?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Redding include Rei, Miracle, Joyner. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Redding

Redding is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 355 births in the dataset. Redding's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #3,358. Use the chart and map above to compare Redding's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.