Randolf
Randolf is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Shield wolf or rim of a shield and wolf.
Origin and history
Randolf is an ancient Germanic name derived from elements meaning rim of a shield and wolf. It was introduced to England by the Norse and revived in medieval times, though it remains a rare variant compared to Randolph. In the U.S., it has seen modest historical use and is currently uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
972 babies in the United States have been named Randolf since 1880. It ranks #3710 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (74.8 %)
- WA (8.7 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- PA (4.7 %)
- OH (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 9 |
| 1940-1950 | 100 |
| 1950-1960 | 423 |
| 1960-1970 | 195 |
| 1970-1980 | 112 |
| 1980-1990 | 87 |
| 1990-2000 | 38 |
| 2000-2010 | 8 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Randy, Dolf
Fun facts
- Randolf is a less common spelling variant of Randolph, which was brought to Britain via Anglo-Norman traditional usage.
- Fewer than 1,000 total births have been recorded under this exact spelling in U.S. Social Security data since 1880.