How Many People Are Named Redding?
Complete statistics for the name Redding: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Redding is a very rare male name, with only 317 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,042,580 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 98% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 7 are known for their introspective nature and quest for knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 324 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Redding Through the Generations
Redding has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 38 births. The average age of those named Redding is 10, indicating it's primarily a name given to younger generations. Of the 317 people named Redding in the US, 319 are under 30, while only 5 are over 60, showing how recent this name's surge has been.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Redding's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Redding
How Many People Have the Name Redding?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 14,830 people in the United States currently share the name Redding. That works out to roughly 1 in every 22,350 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Redding a Common or Rare Name?
Redding is classified as 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 Redding Mean?
Redding means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Redding in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Redding Most Popular?
The name Redding reached peak popularity in 2016, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Redding?
Approximately 14,830 people named Redding live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 14,830. That works out to roughly 1 in 22,350 Americans.
Is Redding a rare name?
Redding is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 22,350 Americans has this name.
What does the name Redding mean?
Redding means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Redding more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Redding are male and 3% are female.
When was Redding most popular?
Redding peaked in 2016 with 38 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.