Boy nameCurrently #5,381 in the USRising
Red
//ˈɹɛd//
1 syllablePeak year: 20243 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Red's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Red's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Red |
|---|---|
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 16 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 18 |
Red through the decades
- Red peaked in 2024, when 18 babies were named Red in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Red has risen 98% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Red currently ranks #5,381 in the US and is on the rise.