How Many People Are Named Reda?

Complete statistics for the name Reda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Reda
Very Rare
Arabic

Reda means 'leader' in Arabic, making it a name that carries a sense of purpose. With only 1,309 people named Reda living in the US today, you're one in 252,056 Americans who shares this rare title. The name peaked in popularity back in 1955, but most Redas are now over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation vibe.

~2,900
Living in US
1 in 114,293
Americans
1955
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Leader
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Inspiring
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

32,685
Worldwide Bearers
#1,971
Global Rank
🇵🇸 Palestine
3,949
🇹🇳 Tunisia
3,925
🇯🇴 Jordan
3,414
🇺🇸 United States
3,238
🇱🇹 Lithuania
2,934
🇶🇦 Qatar
2,331
🇫🇷 France
2,304
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,889
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1,561
🇪🇸 Spain
1,546

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
354 (27%)
♀ Female
955 (73%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 71
377
Would be under 30 (17%)
144
Would be 30–60 (7%)
1,680
Would be over 60 (76%)

All 2,201 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1955

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
68
Modern Appeal
42
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Reda Through the Generations

Reda, a name that's been around since the mid-20th century, has seen its peak and now shows signs of slowly declining. Born in 1955, 67 babies were given this name, marking a high point that hasn't been matched since. Today, the majority of Redas are over 60, with 76% falling into this age bracket. This skew towards older generations makes Reda a name that's more commonly associated with classic times rather than modern trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 123
Pennsylvania 55
Tennessee 36
Texas 27
West Virginia 26
Arkansas 21
Alabama 14
Michigan 11
Georgia 10
Virginia 7

⭐ Famous People Named Reda

Reda is a unisex given name. Notable people with the name are as follows:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Reda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Reda's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Reda

How Many People Have the Name Reda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,900 people in the United States currently share the name Reda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 114,293 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Reda a Common or Rare Name?

Reda is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Reda Mean?

Reda means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Reda in SSA data, approximately 27% are male and 73% are female.

When Was Reda Most Popular?

The name Reda reached peak popularity in 1955, with 67 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Reda?

Approximately 2,900 people named Reda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,900. That works out to roughly 1 in 114,293 Americans.

Is Reda a rare name?

Reda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 114,293 Americans has this name.

What does the name Reda mean?

Reda means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Reda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 27% of people named Reda are male and 73% are female.

When was Reda most popular?

Reda peaked in 1955 with 67 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,900
All-Time Births2,900
1 in X1 in 114,293
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age71
Peak Year1955
World Rank#1,971
Male %27%
Female %73%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.