Randall Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAN-dahl / /ˈrændəl/English; Germanic
Meaning
English: 'shield ruler'; Germanic: 'wolf counsel'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Randall has roots in Old Germanic and was popularized in England during the Middle Ages. It was often used as a surname before becoming a given name. The name has been associated with nobility and leadership due to its meaning. It has seen varying levels of popularity over the centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Randall has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rand
- Randy
International Variants
- Randal (Scottish)
- Randall (English)
Famous people named Randall
Randall Munroe is an American author and cartoonist known for his webcomic xkcd.
Randall Park is an American actor and comedian recognized for his roles in 'Fresh Off the Boat' and 'Ant-Man and the Wasp'.
Randall Cobb is a professional American football player who has played for teams like the Green Bay Packers.
Randall Wallace is an American screenwriter and director known for writing the film 'Braveheart'.
Fictional characters named Randall
Randall Boggs is a character in the 'Monsters, Inc.' franchise, known as a cunning and stealthy monster.
Randall Flagg is a recurring antagonist in Stephen King's works, often depicted as a dark and manipulative figure.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Randall was first seen in the United States in 1880. Randall has ranked as high as #119 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Randall has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Randall (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 12 | |
OH | 7 | |
FL | 6 | |
GA | 6 | |
MO | 5 | |
OR | 5 | |
VA | 5 | |
CA | 5 | |
WI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 8 |
1881 | 9 |
1882 | 14 |
1883 | 11 |
1884 | 11 |
1886 | 7 |
1887 | 9 |
1888 | 6 |
1889 | 13 |
1890 | 6 |
1891 | 7 |
1892 | 6 |
1893 | 11 |
1894 | 11 |
1895 | 8 |
1896 | 10 |
1897 | 13 |
1898 | 12 |
1899 | 5 |
1900 | 17 |
1901 | 8 |
1902 | 16 |
1903 | 14 |
1904 | 18 |
1905 | 6 |
1906 | 10 |
1907 | 22 |
1908 | 32 |
1909 | 14 |
1910 | 21 |
1911 | 33 |
1912 | 57 |
1913 | 97 |
1914 | 111 |
1915 | 156 |
1916 | 156 |
1917 | 157 |
1918 | 185 |
1919 | 167 |
1920 | 171 |
1921 | 175 |
1922 | 166 |
1923 | 193 |
1924 | 193 |
1925 | 204 |
1926 | 230 |
1927 | 219 |
1928 | 196 |
1929 | 205 |
1930 | 240 |
1931 | 209 |
1932 | 219 |
1933 | 233 |
1934 | 277 |
1935 | 288 |
1936 | 277 |
1937 | 354 |
1938 | 411 |
1939 | 505 |
1940 | 531 |
1941 | 633 |
1942 | 760 |
1943 | 1,027 |
1944 | 1,242 |
1945 | 1,392 |
1946 | 2,064 |
1947 | 2,785 |
1948 | 3,179 |
1949 | 4,161 |
1950 | 4,843 |
1951 | 5,533 |
1952 | 5,892 |
1953 | 5,973 |
1954 | 6,549 |
1955 | 6,688 |
1956 | 6,914 |
1957 | 6,676 |
1958 | 6,324 |
1959 | 7,060 |
1960 | 7,168 |
1961 | 6,584 |
1962 | 6,235 |
1963 | 5,971 |
1964 | 5,511 |
1965 | 4,753 |
1966 | 4,448 |
1967 | 4,063 |
1968 | 3,751 |
1969 | 3,562 |
1970 | 3,271 |
1971 | 3,101 |
1972 | 2,353 |
1973 | 2,173 |
1974 | 2,116 |
1975 | 2,126 |
1976 | 1,983 |
1977 | 1,920 |
1978 | 1,972 |
1979 | 2,013 |
1980 | 2,024 |
1981 | 2,010 |
1982 | 2,111 |
1983 | 2,060 |
1984 | 1,847 |
1985 | 1,908 |
1986 | 1,889 |
1987 | 1,832 |
1988 | 1,796 |
1989 | 1,848 |
1990 | 1,603 |
1991 | 1,482 |
1992 | 1,232 |
1993 | 1,186 |
1994 | 1,063 |
1995 | 898 |
1996 | 825 |
1997 | 763 |
1998 | 651 |
1999 | 619 |
2000 | 543 |
2001 | 509 |
2002 | 445 |
2003 | 443 |
2004 | 399 |
2005 | 375 |
2006 | 381 |
2007 | 334 |
2008 | 336 |
2009 | 308 |
2010 | 251 |
2011 | 250 |
2012 | 246 |
2013 | 260 |
2014 | 239 |
2015 | 193 |
2016 | 194 |
2017 | 218 |
2018 | 208 |
2019 | 184 |
2020 | 190 |
2021 | 164 |
2022 | 153 |
2023 | 152 |
2024 | 106 |