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Red

Red is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Red?

Recorded births named Red by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	396 births
England & Wales since 1996	185 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Red's popularity over time

Babies named Red per year — United States (1888–2025). United States peaked in 2024 (18/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2012 (17/yr).

When was Red popular?

Red reached its peak in 2024, when it was the #11467 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2020s name.

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