Randal
Randal is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Shield wolf or rim of a shield.
Origin and history
Randal is a masculine name derived from the Old Norse name Rannúlfr or the Old High German Randolf, combining elements meaning shield rim and wolf. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States as a variant of Randall. Today, it is less common but remains a classic traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
29,192 babies in the United States have been named Randal since 1880. It ranks #691 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1806.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.8 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
- MI (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 9 |
| 1910-1920 | 117 |
| 1920-1930 | 208 |
| 1930-1940 | 334 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,707 |
| 1950-1960 | 10,368 |
| 1960-1970 | 8,386 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,365 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,418 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,317 |
| 2000-2010 | 533 |
| 2010-2019 | 309 |
| 2020-2029 | 121 |
Famous people named Randal
- Randal Kleiser: Director, Producer
- Randal Keith: Actor, Singer
Nicknames
Randy
Fun facts
- The name combines the Germanic element rand, meaning shield border, with wolf.
- Randal developed as a single-l spelling variant of the more common medieval name Randall.