Randal Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAN-dahl / /ˈrændəl/English; Germanic
Meaning
English: Shield wolf; Germanic: Powerful protector
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Randal has roots in both English and Germanic traditions. It is derived from the Old High German name 'Randwulf', which combines elements meaning 'shield' and 'wolf'. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often associated with nobility and strength. It gained popularity in the Middle Ages and has remained in use in various cultures.
Trend Summary
Randal has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline since the 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Randall
- Randel
International Variants
- Randal (Spanish)
- Randall (English)
Famous people named Randal
Randal Kleiser is an American film director known for directing the classic movie 'Grease'.
Randal Graves is a fictional character from the film 'Clerks', portrayed by Jeff Anderson.
Fictional characters named Randal
Randal Graves is a character in Kevin Smith's 'Clerks', known for his sarcastic humor.
Randal is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his mischievous personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Randal was first seen in the United States in 1909. Randal has ranked as high as #398 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. In the past 5 years the name Randal has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Randal (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 19 |
| 1916 | 19 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1918 | 23 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1920 | 19 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1922 | 24 |
| 1923 | 24 |
| 1924 | 21 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1926 | 28 |
| 1927 | 16 |
| 1928 | 23 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1930 | 33 |
| 1931 | 19 |
| 1932 | 34 |
| 1933 | 21 |
| 1934 | 22 |
| 1935 | 36 |
| 1936 | 35 |
| 1937 | 31 |
| 1938 | 51 |
| 1939 | 52 |
| 1940 | 51 |
| 1941 | 71 |
| 1942 | 63 |
| 1943 | 87 |
| 1944 | 103 |
| 1945 | 122 |
| 1946 | 187 |
| 1947 | 267 |
| 1948 | 306 |
| 1949 | 450 |
| 1950 | 490 |
| 1951 | 663 |
| 1952 | 730 |
| 1953 | 770 |
| 1954 | 896 |
| 1955 | 1,127 |
| 1956 | 1,321 |
| 1957 | 1,458 |
| 1958 | 1,477 |
| 1959 | 1,435 |
| 1960 | 1,273 |
| 1961 | 1,154 |
| 1962 | 1,020 |
| 1963 | 912 |
| 1964 | 823 |
| 1965 | 690 |
| 1966 | 690 |
| 1967 | 659 |
| 1968 | 591 |
| 1969 | 574 |
| 1970 | 559 |
| 1971 | 451 |
| 1972 | 383 |
| 1973 | 357 |
| 1974 | 299 |
| 1975 | 302 |
| 1976 | 260 |
| 1977 | 272 |
| 1978 | 246 |
| 1979 | 237 |
| 1980 | 234 |
| 1981 | 275 |
| 1982 | 253 |
| 1983 | 231 |
| 1984 | 231 |
| 1985 | 262 |
| 1986 | 233 |
| 1987 | 236 |
| 1988 | 227 |
| 1989 | 237 |
| 1990 | 199 |
| 1991 | 180 |
| 1992 | 152 |
| 1993 | 165 |
| 1994 | 136 |
| 1995 | 113 |
| 1996 | 79 |
| 1997 | 108 |
| 1998 | 90 |
| 1999 | 95 |
| 2000 | 70 |
| 2001 | 54 |
| 2002 | 72 |
| 2003 | 52 |
| 2004 | 58 |
| 2005 | 41 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2007 | 55 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 17 |