Randi
Randi is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Shield, rim, or worthy of admiration.
Origin and history
Randi originated primarily as a feminine pet form of Miranda or Miranda-adjacent names, as well as a short form of Germanic names derived from elements like rand (rim of a shield). It gained moderate usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century as a feminine given name. Today, it remains a recognizable but less common choice for modern parents.
Popularity in the United States
29,663 babies in the United States have been named Randi since 1880. It ranks #838 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1783.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.7 %)
- CA (10.6 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- PA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 23 |
| 1940-1950 | 740 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,561 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,412 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,580 |
| 1980-1990 | 9,724 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,730 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,779 |
| 2010-2019 | 796 |
| 2020-2029 | 318 |
Famous people named Randi
- Randi Zuckerberg: Businessperson, Author
- Randi Weingarten: Labor Leader, Attorney
- Randi Rhodes: Radio Host, Commentator
Fun facts
- Randi enjoyed its highest popularity in the United States between the 1950s and 1980s as a friendly alternative to names like Miranda.
- It connects both to Old Norse 'rand' (meaning shield rim) and as an informal diminutive of the Latin-derived Miranda.