Randle
Randle is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Shield-wolf.
Origin and history
Randle is a classic English name derived from the medieval name Randal, a pet form of Randolph. It combines ancient Germanic elements meaning shield and wolf. Although historically common as both a given name and surname, its usage as a given name in the U.S. is now quite rare.
Popularity in the United States
2,929 babies in the United States have been named Randle since 1880. It ranks #2390 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (37.3 %)
- TN (19.2 %)
- MS (15.5 %)
- CA (8 %)
- KY (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 104 |
| 1920-1930 | 173 |
| 1930-1940 | 184 |
| 1940-1950 | 422 |
| 1950-1960 | 667 |
| 1960-1970 | 512 |
| 1970-1980 | 275 |
| 1980-1990 | 267 |
| 1990-2000 | 154 |
| 2000-2010 | 93 |
| 2010-2019 | 35 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Randle
- Randle El: American Football Player, Coach
Nicknames
Randy
Fun facts
- Randle originated in the Middle Ages as a diminutive variant of Randolph.
- Like many English given names, Randle expanded into widespread use as a family surname.