Randy
Randy is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Rim of a shield, or wolf-shield.
Origin and history
Randy originated as a diminutive of Randall or Randolph, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'shield' and 'wolf'. It became a popular independent given name in the United States during the mid-20th century. Though its usage has declined in recent years, it remains a recognizable classic name.
Popularity in the United States
329,468 babies in the United States have been named Randy since 1880. It ranks #106 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #888.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.2 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
- MI (4.9 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 24 |
| 1920-1930 | 79 |
| 1930-1940 | 530 |
| 1940-1950 | 14,165 |
| 1950-1960 | 120,537 |
| 1960-1970 | 93,878 |
| 1970-1980 | 36,545 |
| 1980-1990 | 29,512 |
| 1990-2000 | 16,785 |
| 2000-2010 | 10,356 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,634 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,423 |
Famous people named Randy
- Randy Travis: singer, musician
- Randy Randy Johnson: athlete, baseball player
- Randy Jackson: musician, television personality
Fun facts
- Randy originally developed as a familiar short form for names like Randolph and Randall before gaining popularity on its own.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States between the 1950s and 1970s.