Randel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAN-del / ˈrændəlEnglish; German
Meaning
English: Shield; German: Ruler
Historical & Cultural Background
Randel is a name that has roots in both English and German cultures. It is often considered a variant of the name Randall, which itself derives from the Old High German name Randal. The name has been used historically in various forms and has seen varying popularity over the centuries.
Trend Summary
Randel has seen limited use in the United States, with sporadic popularity over the years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Randall
- Randal
International Variants
- Randal (English)
Famous people named Randel
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Fictional characters named Randel
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Randel was first seen in the United States in 1914. Randel has ranked as high as #981 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Randel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Randel (1993)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1939 | 21 |
| 1940 | 28 |
| 1941 | 29 |
| 1942 | 27 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1944 | 30 |
| 1945 | 28 |
| 1946 | 44 |
| 1947 | 57 |
| 1948 | 60 |
| 1949 | 68 |
| 1950 | 84 |
| 1951 | 106 |
| 1952 | 97 |
| 1953 | 116 |
| 1954 | 111 |
| 1955 | 111 |
| 1956 | 113 |
| 1957 | 128 |
| 1958 | 128 |
| 1959 | 110 |
| 1960 | 122 |
| 1961 | 116 |
| 1962 | 112 |
| 1963 | 83 |
| 1964 | 68 |
| 1965 | 75 |
| 1966 | 76 |
| 1967 | 62 |
| 1968 | 42 |
| 1969 | 57 |
| 1970 | 60 |
| 1971 | 48 |
| 1972 | 52 |
| 1973 | 36 |
| 1974 | 38 |
| 1975 | 38 |
| 1976 | 34 |
| 1977 | 34 |
| 1978 | 24 |
| 1979 | 37 |
| 1980 | 34 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 37 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 45 |
| 1986 | 32 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1988 | 34 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |