Total births
248
Unisex name · since 1915
Redell
248 babies named Redell in U.S. Social Security records since 1915, with the highest year being 1929. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 248
- total births
- 1915–1992
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Redell sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 248 recorded since 1915.
Redell has 248 recorded births among boys since 1915, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1950s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1992.
- 248 total births
- 1915–1992 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
248 boys have been named Redell since 1915, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1992.
- 248
- total births
- 1915–1992
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Redell was born in this single decade.
1929
Single peak year
10 babies were named Redell in 1929 - its busiest year on record.
Redell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Redell's SSA record in two at 1957 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1929 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Redell at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1929
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Redell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1992
- Peak year (1929)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Redell popularity over time - girls
73 total births recorded since 1922 (Redell as girls' name)
Redell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Redell's strongest decade.
58 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Redell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 10
1910s
10 births
- 1920s 20
1920s
20 births
- 1930s
1930s
33 births
- 1940s
1940s
33 births
- 1950s
1950s
58 births
- 1960s
1960s
49 births
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 58 births (23% of all-time use).
Redell by state
Where Redell concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 6 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 2.0% |
North Carolina share of Redell's total US births 2.4%
Even split
6 of 248 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Redell? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 248 babies named Redell. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1929, with 10 births.
When was Redell most popular? ▼
Redell was most popular in the 1950s decade with 58 total births. The single peak year was 1929.
Where is Redell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Redell are North Carolina (6 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Redell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Redell is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 248 births, and as a girl's name it has 73 births.
How long has the name Redell been used? ▼
Redell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 78 years of data through 1992.
What names are similar to Redell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Redmond, Red, Reda, Redding, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Redell's data
- Redell's decade-level peak was the 1950s (58 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Redells (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Redell
Nearby Names Like Redell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Redell
Redmond Boy
#5915 819 births
Red Boy
#5252 396 births
Reda Boy
#7021 364 births
Redding Boy
#4732 336 births
Redford Boy
#5682 223 births
Compare Redell side by side: Redell vs Redmond Redell vs Red Redell vs Reda
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–1992 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Redell: Baby Name Since 1915 - 248 Births, Peak 1929." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/redell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Redell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.