Randi Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAN-dee / /ˈrændi/English; Scandinavian
Meaning
English: shield; Scandinavian: a form of Randall
Historical & Cultural Background
Randi is often considered a diminutive or variant of Randall, which has roots in Old Norse. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has gained some popularity as a standalone name, especially in the mid-20th century.
Trend Summary
Randi has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Randy
International Variants
- Randi (Scandinavian)
Famous people named Randi
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Randi was first seen in the United States in 1949. Randi has ranked as high as #1105 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Washington. 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 (1988)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 31 |
| 1953 | 34 |
| 1954 | 33 |
| 1955 | 31 |
| 1956 | 34 |
| 1957 | 26 |
| 1958 | 33 |
| 1959 | 30 |
| 1960 | 41 |
| 1961 | 30 |
| 1962 | 18 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1964 | 27 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 22 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 36 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 24 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |