Redding

Redding - A very unique male name

Redding appeared on the charts for the first time in 2017 on position #4195. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Redding and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Redding? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Redding. The baby boy name Redding was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4232 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Redding peaked in popularity 8 years ago in 2018 on position 3642.

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Redding is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Redding is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,865 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,865.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Redding is where you live.

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Redding origin and meaning

Transferred surname (English)

Uncertain — an English surname and place name whose exact origin, like that of Reading, is debated

Redding is an English surname and place name transferred to first-name use, in the current fashion for surname names. Its place-name roots are genuinely old but not settled enough to state a single meaning. Singer Otis Redding held Redding as a surname, not a given name, so he is not a bearer here. It is recorded in US data only from 2017.

Origin uncertain

Redding is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Redding, pop culture references for the name Redding and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Redding

We've found the following names that sound similar to Redding, sorted by popularity.

Radames / Radhames /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Redding

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Redding a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Redding?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

RED-ing · /ˈrɛdɪŋ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Reading — The related English place and surname spelling

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2017, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

SurnamePlace name

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Redding for its warm, outdoorsy surname feel and its faint musical echo, without using a common first name.

Worth knowing

• Expect people to assume it is a surname, and to spell it Reading.