Randolph

Randolph - A very unique male name

Randolph appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #347. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Randolph and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Randolph? 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 Randolph. The baby boy name Randolph was given to 13 baby boys in 2018, ranking #2776 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 121,150 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Randolph peaked in popularity 74 years ago in 1952 on position 152.

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Randolph is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Randolph is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,909 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,000.

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 Randolph is where you live.

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Randolph origin and meaning

Old Norse / English surname

From the Old Norse personal name Randulfr — rand, 'shield rim' + ulfr, 'wolf' — carried as an English surname

Randolph is a wolf-and-shield name that became a Virginia surname and then a stately given name. It peaked in 1952 and totals 44,262 births, with no row in 2020 or 2025.

Attested etymology

Randolph is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Randolph

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

Randall / 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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Even more about Randolph

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 Randolph 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 Randolph?

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-dolf · /ˈrændɒlf/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Randolf — A simplified spelling
• Randal — A related shorter form

Nicknames: RandyDolph

Famous bearers

• Randolph Scott — Western film star (1898–1987) Historical

Style

SurnameClassic

Why parents choose it

A formal, old-Virginia name whose nickname Randy did most of its everyday work.

Worth knowing

• Randy is the inevitable shortening, and it dates the name further