Randolph Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAN-dolf / /ˈrændɒlf/German; English
Meaning
German: 'wise protector'; English: 'shield wolf'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Randolph has roots in the Old High German name Randal, which combines elements meaning 'shield' and 'wolf'. It became popular in England during the Norman Conquest. The name has been borne by various historical figures, contributing to its enduring presence in English-speaking countries. Variants of the name have appeared in different cultures, reflecting its adaptability.
Trend Summary
Randolph has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rand
- Randy
International Variants
- Rinaldo (Italian)
- Renaud (French)
Famous people named Randolph
Randolph Churchill was a British politician and the son of Winston Churchill.
Randolph Scott was an American film actor known for his roles in Westerns.
Randolph Hearst was an American newspaper publisher and a prominent figure in the development of yellow journalism.
Randolph Mantooth is an American actor best known for his role in the television series 'Emergency!'.
Fictional characters named Randolph
Randolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a character from the animated television special 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'.
Randolph is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Randolph was first seen in the United States in 1880. Randolph has ranked as high as #324 nationally, which occurred in 1952, and has been most popular in California, New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Randolph has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Randolph (2018)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 8 | |
FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 19 |
1881 | 18 |
1882 | 15 |
1883 | 16 |
1884 | 17 |
1885 | 21 |
1886 | 22 |
1887 | 15 |
1888 | 23 |
1889 | 27 |
1890 | 21 |
1891 | 22 |
1892 | 36 |
1893 | 26 |
1894 | 24 |
1895 | 29 |
1896 | 24 |
1897 | 29 |
1898 | 33 |
1899 | 23 |
1900 | 50 |
1901 | 24 |
1902 | 34 |
1903 | 35 |
1904 | 34 |
1905 | 40 |
1906 | 45 |
1907 | 40 |
1908 | 52 |
1909 | 60 |
1910 | 65 |
1911 | 74 |
1912 | 141 |
1913 | 148 |
1914 | 192 |
1915 | 220 |
1916 | 263 |
1917 | 265 |
1918 | 247 |
1919 | 242 |
1920 | 293 |
1921 | 270 |
1922 | 284 |
1923 | 295 |
1924 | 265 |
1925 | 267 |
1926 | 281 |
1927 | 275 |
1928 | 293 |
1929 | 212 |
1930 | 271 |
1931 | 232 |
1932 | 256 |
1933 | 228 |
1934 | 259 |
1935 | 312 |
1936 | 275 |
1937 | 300 |
1938 | 328 |
1939 | 393 |
1940 | 382 |
1941 | 418 |
1942 | 535 |
1943 | 665 |
1944 | 607 |
1945 | 645 |
1946 | 836 |
1947 | 963 |
1948 | 1,143 |
1949 | 1,361 |
1950 | 1,551 |
1951 | 1,636 |
1952 | 1,817 |
1953 | 1,715 |
1954 | 1,764 |
1955 | 1,765 |
1956 | 1,634 |
1957 | 1,358 |
1958 | 1,184 |
1959 | 1,072 |
1960 | 1,079 |
1961 | 1,069 |
1962 | 985 |
1963 | 910 |
1964 | 817 |
1965 | 779 |
1966 | 747 |
1967 | 614 |
1968 | 603 |
1969 | 590 |
1970 | 569 |
1971 | 435 |
1972 | 413 |
1973 | 403 |
1974 | 382 |
1975 | 355 |
1976 | 382 |
1977 | 387 |
1978 | 345 |
1979 | 350 |
1980 | 308 |
1981 | 345 |
1982 | 314 |
1983 | 332 |
1984 | 279 |
1985 | 326 |
1986 | 258 |
1987 | 247 |
1988 | 245 |
1989 | 245 |
1990 | 227 |
1991 | 223 |
1992 | 177 |
1993 | 185 |
1994 | 143 |
1995 | 162 |
1996 | 127 |
1997 | 122 |
1998 | 108 |
1999 | 98 |
2000 | 109 |
2001 | 107 |
2002 | 104 |
2003 | 80 |
2004 | 66 |
2005 | 74 |
2006 | 76 |
2007 | 70 |
2008 | 57 |
2009 | 56 |
2010 | 49 |
2011 | 59 |
2012 | 46 |
2013 | 41 |
2014 | 51 |
2015 | 45 |
2016 | 36 |
2017 | 42 |
2018 | 39 |
2019 | 26 |
2020 | 28 |
2021 | 18 |
2022 | 20 |
2023 | 30 |
2024 | 17 |