Total births
24
Boys' name · since 1946
Redge
24 babies named Redge in U.S. Social Security records since 1946, with the highest year being 1947. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 24
- total births
- 1946–1950
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
Redge is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 24 have been recorded since 1946.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Redge has been recorded 24 times among boys since 1946, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1946 to 1950.
- 24 total births
- 1946–1950 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 75% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
24 boys have been named Redge since 1946, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1950.
- 24
- total births
- 1946–1950
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
75% of everyone ever named Redge was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
7 babies were named Redge in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Redge's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Redge's full recorded timeline at 1949, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1946, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1947 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Redge at a glance
Last recorded 1950Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1946
Redge popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1946–1950
- Peak year (1947)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Redge by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Redge's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 75% of all-time use.
Redge births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
18 births
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 18 births (75% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Redge? ▼
Since 1946, Social Security records show 24 babies named Redge. The most recent recorded year was 1950. Its busiest year on record was 1947, with 7 births.
When was Redge most popular? ▼
Redge was most popular in the 1940s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
How long has the name Redge been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Redge since 1946 -- 5 years through the most recent 1950 data.
What names are similar to Redge? ▼
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 Redge's data
- Redge's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (18 total births) through the 1950s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Redge
Nearby Names Like Redge
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Redge
Redmond Boy
#5915 819 births
Red Boy
#5252 396 births
Reda Boy
#7021 364 births
Redding Boy
#4732 336 births
Redell Boy
248 births
Compare Redge side by side: Redge vs Redmond Redge vs Red Redge vs Reda
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1946–1950 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Redge: Baby Name Since 1946 - 24 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/redge. 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 Redge 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 July 2026.