Randall

Randall - A very unique male name

Randall appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #629. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Randall and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Randall? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Randall. The baby boy name Randall was given to 52 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1685 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 28,198 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Randall peaked in popularity 71 years ago in 1955 on position 53.

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Randall is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Randall is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #852 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,559.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Randall is where you live.

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Randall origin and meaning

English — from Randolph

From Randolph, from Old Norse/Germanic elements rand, 'shield rim,' and wulf, 'wolf' — 'shield wolf'

Randall began as a medieval variant of Randolph and became a surname and then a given name in its own right. It was a mid-century staple, peaking in 1960 with over 7,000 births, and has fallen steadily since to rank #1685 in 2025. That long history makes it feel familiar even as it becomes rare again.

Attested etymology

Randall is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Randall, pop culture references for the name Randall and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Randall

We've found the following names that sound similar to Randall, sorted by popularity.

Randolph / Randal / Randell / Randel / Randle / Rondell / Rondal / Randolf / Rondall / Randol /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Randall

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Randall a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Randall?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

RAN-dul · /ˈrændəl/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Randal — One-l spelling variant.
• Randell — Variant with -ell ending.

Nicknames: Randy

Famous bearers

• Randall Jarrell — American poet and critic (1914–1965) Historical
• Randall Cunningham — NFL quarterback, star of the Philadelphia Eagles (b. 1963) Contemporary

Style

ClassicSurname

Why parents choose it

Parents choosing Randall today are usually honouring a father or grandfather, or want a solid mid-century name that is now uncommon.

Worth knowing

• The nickname Randy is near-automatic, and the name can read as dated to some ears.