Redding
- US rank
- #4,396
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,358 in 2016
23 babies were named Redding in the US in 2025. It has dropped 376 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1922–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Redding you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 74,074 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Redding, 23 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Redding would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRedding first shows up in US birth records in 1922, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 103 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #3,358.
- TrendRedding has slipped 376 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,396. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Redding
Redding is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-ing”. US birth records list Redding for boys from 1922 to 2025, in 19 of those 104 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #3,358 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,396, with 23 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.6 | 1,739,130 boys |
| 2000s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 boys |
| 2010s | 9.9 | 100,908 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 77,821 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Redding
What is the origin of the name Redding?
Redding has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Redding a boy or girl name?
Redding is a boy name.
How popular is the name Redding?
Redding ranked #4,396 for US boys in 2025, given to 23 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#3,358).