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REDDY Name Meaning & Heritage Data

2,685th

Most common name in India

60,890

People with this name currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Reddy, a name that echoes with history and strength! This name, often associated with the Telugu-speaking communities of India, has a fascinating origin story. Its believed to have stemmed from the word "Reddi," a title given to a warrior caste in ancient Andhra Pradesh. These warriors were known for their bravery and skill in battle, protecting their land and people. The name Reddy, therefore, carries a legacy of courage and leadership, passed down through generations.

This name is commonly associated with Telugu speakers, but its also found among people who speak Hindi, Marathi, and Kannada.

Description:

This name is associated with a prominent deity in Hinduism. This deity is considered an avatar of Vishnu. The deitys consort is Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. A famous festival associated with this deity is Diwali, the festival of lights. Another deity closely related to this deity is Krishna, who is also considered an avatar of Vishnu.

This name has a few interesting variations! Youll find it spelled as Reddy, Reddi, and even occasionally as Reddyar. Its a common surname in India, particularly in the Telugu-speaking regions.

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State-wise distribution of people with REDDY name

from iMeUsWe Database

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for REDDY name

Andhra Pradesh

40,837

Tamil Nadu state distribution for REDDY name

Tamil Nadu

4,703

Telangana state distribution for REDDY name

Telangana

514

Maharashtra state distribution for REDDY name

Maharashtra

462

Jharkhand state distribution for REDDY name

Jharkhand

87

Karnataka state distribution for REDDY name

Karnataka

75

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for REDDY name

Madhya Pradesh

5

Delhi state distribution for REDDY name

Delhi

2

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for REDDY name

Uttar Pradesh

2

Gujarat state distribution for REDDY name

Gujarat

1

Category-wise distribution of people with REDDY name

from iMeUsWe Database

People named REDDY appear across 3 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this name is across Indian society.

Food Distribution Records category for REDDY name

31,354 (67%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for REDDY name

10,166 (22%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for REDDY name

5,181 (11%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

REDDY Popularity Trends

Decade-wise Name Count

12.92K15.82K18.71K21.61K24.50K196019701980199020002010202013.89K18.98K20.13K22.86K23.54K16.44K19.87KCountYears

Name Popularity Rank (Decade-wise)

0.85K1.05K1.25K1.44K1.64K19601970198019902000201020201.07K9161.57K1.14K1.19K974929RankYears
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