Randy
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Shield; Wolf
Background: The name Randy originates as a diminutive of the name Randolf, which has roots in the Old High German name Ranhwald, composed of the elements 'rand' meaning 'shield' and 'wald' meaning 'wolf.' The use of Randy has evolved into an independent given name in modern English.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#103
Total births
334,271
Most popular decade
1950s
(367,416 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-507 ranks)
Years in Top 100
37
First recorded year
1915
Gender usage
98.5% male
1.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1915
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,392
- Peak year
- 1956
- Peak year births
- 16,547
- Peak rank
- #28
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 218
- Recent rank
- #1,017
Female
- First year
- 1923
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #4,376
- Peak year
- 1952
- Peak year births
- 239
- Peak rank
- #562
- Most recent year
- 2023
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #13,455
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).