Randall
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Shield; Ruler
Background: The name Randall originates from the Old French name 'Renaud,' which itself is derived from the Germanic elements 'ragin' meaning 'counsel' and 'wald' meaning 'rule.' This name has evolved through various linguistic influences while retaining the core meanings associated with leadership and protection.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#186
Total births
199,621
Most popular decade
1960s
(156,744 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-706 ranks)
Years in Top 100
23
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.4% male
0.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #682
- Peak year
- 1960
- Peak year births
- 7,168
- Peak rank
- #59
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 106
- Recent rank
- #1,604
Female
- First year
- 1929
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,570
- Peak year
- 1986
- Peak year births
- 93
- Peak rank
- #1,379
- Most recent year
- 2004
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #16,098
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).