Red
boy name#5861 in 2025Red entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #884 in 1890, ranks #5861 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
#5861
rank today
#884
peak (1890)
15
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1031 |
| 1890s | #884 |
| 1900s | #1194 |
| 1910s | #2359 |
| 1920s | #2814 |
| 1930s | #3451 |
| 1950s | #3708 |
| 1960s | #4048 |
| 2000s | #11306 |
| 2010s | #8388 |
| 2020s | #6439 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Red are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Red alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Red in 2025?
- Red ranks #5861 among US boy names in 2025, with 15 babies given the name.
- When was the name Red most popular?
- Red peaked in 1890, reaching #884 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Red with classmates?
- Red will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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