Randi Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAN-dee / /ˈrændi/English; Scandinavian
Meaning
English: Shield; Scandinavian: Powerful
Historical & Cultural Background
Randi is often considered a diminutive of names like Miranda or a variation of the name Randy. In Scandinavian cultures, it is sometimes used as a standalone name. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the latter half of the 20th century.
Trend Summary
Randi has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Randy
International Variants
- Randi (Scandinavian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Randi was first seen in the United States in 1931. Randi has ranked as high as #437 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Randi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Randi (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 27 |
| 1942 | 39 |
| 1943 | 54 |
| 1944 | 42 |
| 1945 | 35 |
| 1946 | 102 |
| 1947 | 133 |
| 1948 | 152 |
| 1949 | 150 |
| 1950 | 189 |
| 1951 | 370 |
| 1952 | 427 |
| 1953 | 369 |
| 1954 | 322 |
| 1955 | 397 |
| 1956 | 396 |
| 1957 | 364 |
| 1958 | 378 |
| 1959 | 349 |
| 1960 | 411 |
| 1961 | 429 |
| 1962 | 372 |
| 1963 | 345 |
| 1964 | 332 |
| 1965 | 316 |
| 1966 | 325 |
| 1967 | 301 |
| 1968 | 311 |
| 1969 | 270 |
| 1970 | 333 |
| 1971 | 274 |
| 1972 | 281 |
| 1973 | 263 |
| 1974 | 368 |
| 1975 | 395 |
| 1976 | 339 |
| 1977 | 387 |
| 1978 | 409 |
| 1979 | 531 |
| 1980 | 715 |
| 1981 | 956 |
| 1982 | 1,086 |
| 1983 | 1,050 |
| 1984 | 1,035 |
| 1985 | 949 |
| 1986 | 1,018 |
| 1987 | 1,062 |
| 1988 | 977 |
| 1989 | 876 |
| 1990 | 794 |
| 1991 | 810 |
| 1992 | 713 |
| 1993 | 657 |
| 1994 | 644 |
| 1995 | 563 |
| 1996 | 478 |
| 1997 | 412 |
| 1998 | 353 |
| 1999 | 306 |
| 2000 | 257 |
| 2001 | 216 |
| 2002 | 180 |
| 2003 | 174 |
| 2004 | 214 |
| 2005 | 182 |
| 2006 | 148 |
| 2007 | 139 |
| 2008 | 141 |
| 2009 | 128 |
| 2010 | 116 |
| 2011 | 82 |
| 2012 | 106 |
| 2013 | 74 |
| 2014 | 72 |
| 2015 | 75 |
| 2016 | 85 |
| 2017 | 70 |
| 2018 | 66 |
| 2019 | 49 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 72 |
| 2022 | 58 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 52 |