Masculine dossier · first seen 1888
Red
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2024
Peak births
18
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Red
How many people are named Red?
An estimated 172 living Americans are named Red.
How rare is Red?
Red is very rare among babies today, with 15 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 16.7% from its 2024 peak.
How old is the typical Red?
The median age of a living American named Red is approximately 7 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 11 years old.
Is Red still popular?
Yes — Red is currently rising in popularity, with 15 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 3.6× higher than the previous decade.
1888Peak 20242025
Peak year
2024
Decline from peak
16.7%
2025
15
All-time
396