Redgie
Possibly a diminutive form derived from the name Reginald, meaning "counsel-ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Redgie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Redgie today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Redgie births was 1946 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Redgie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Redgie is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Redgies were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Redgie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
1946
8 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1957 SSA rank
#4,427
Tracked since 1940
Popularity
Redgie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Redgie from the 1940s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 19 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Redgie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Redgie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Redgie
The given name Redgie is believed to have originated from the Old English word "hredge," which means "reed" or "rush." This name is thought to have been derived from the plant's name and was likely given to individuals who lived near areas with an abundance of reeds or rushes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Redgie can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of the great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. In this survey, a landowner named Redgie is mentioned, suggesting that the name was in use during the late 11th century.
During the Middle Ages, the name Redgie was not uncommon among the English nobility and gentry. One notable bearer of the name was Redgie de Montfort, a knight who fought alongside Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, during the Second Barons' War against King Henry III in the 13th century.
In the 16th century, Redgie Bacon was a prominent English philosopher and statesman who served as Lord Chancellor of England under Queen Elizabeth I. He was born in 1561 and is remembered for his contributions to the development of the scientific method and his influential works, such as "Novum Organum."
Another significant figure in history with the name Redgie was Redgie Whittington, an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London four times in the early 15th century. He is best known for the famous legend of "Dick Whittington and His Cat," which has been the subject of numerous literary works and adaptations.
In the 18th century, Redgie Hogarth, an English painter and engraver, gained recognition for his satirical and moralistic depictions of contemporary life in London. He was born in 1697 and is considered one of the pioneers of modern satirical art and social commentary through his works.
While the name Redgie has its roots in Old English, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history. However, the individuals mentioned above, along with others who bore this name, have left their mark in various fields, including literature, politics, art, and philosophy.
People
Redgie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Redgie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Redgie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Redgie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Redgie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Redgie a common name?
We classify Redgie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 36 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Redgie most popular?
The single biggest year for Redgie was 1946, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Redgie is about 79 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Redgie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Redgie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Redgie in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Redgie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Redgie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Redgie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Redgie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.