Name meaning & stats
Red
Red. 178 US babies since 1940, peak 2024. Notable Reds are 1.5× over-represented as singers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2024
178 US babies were named Red between 1940 and 2025.
Where Reds end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Singer | 1.5× | Low · 3 people |
| Basketball player | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
| Composer | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
| Film director | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are singers, Reds show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
1 in 191 Reeds spell it Red
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2024)