Randall
Randall is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Shield-wolf or rim of a shield.
Origin and history
Randall originated as an English surname derived from the medieval given name Randel, a diminutive of Randolph. It combines Germanic elements meaning shield and wolf. Historically popular in the mid-20th century, the name remains a well-established classic choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
198,592 babies in the United States have been named Randall since 1880. It ranks #186 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1143.
States where it is most popular
- CA (7.8 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
- OH (6 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- MI (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 88 |
| 1890-1900 | 89 |
| 1900-1910 | 157 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,140 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,952 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,014 |
| 1940-1950 | 17,774 |
| 1950-1960 | 62,450 |
| 1960-1970 | 52,055 |
| 1970-1980 | 23,025 |
| 1980-1990 | 19,326 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,322 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,074 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,244 |
| 2020-2029 | 882 |
Famous people named Randall
- Randall Park: Actor, Comedian
- Randall Cunningham: Athlete, Football Player
- Randall Cobb: Athlete, Football Player
Nicknames
Randy, Randi
Fun facts
- Randall developed from the Anglo-Norman pet form Randel, stemming from the Old Norse name Rannúlfr.
- The name reached its highest popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.