Randi
Randi is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Shield, rim of a shield, or wolf shield (when used as a pet form of Randolph).
Origin and history
Randi is traditionally a feminine name of Old Norse origin meaning 'shield' or 'rim', but it also occasionally serves as a masculine variant or short form of names like Randolph or Randall. Though more commonly given to females in the United States, it has seen limited historical use for males. Today, the name is quite rare for newborn boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,136 babies in the United States have been named Randi since 1880. It ranks #3556 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.3 %)
- NY (21.4 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- ND (8.9 %)
- PA (8.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 8 |
| 1950-1960 | 270 |
| 1960-1970 | 231 |
| 1970-1980 | 144 |
| 1980-1990 | 236 |
| 1990-2000 | 104 |
| 2000-2010 | 116 |
| 2010-2019 | 27 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- While the female name derives from the Old Norse name Rannveig, the male usage usually stems from Germanic names containing the root 'rand' meaning shield.
- Randi with an 'i' is far more prevalent for females, while the 'Randy' spelling is historically predominant for males in the United States.