Randall Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Randall is of Old English origin, meaning 'shield wolf'. It evolved from the name Randwulf through various historical forms. The name carries traits of strength and reliability, with no direct biblical relevance. It became popular in the Middle Ages and remains a traditional name today.
The name Randall is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Randall has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Randall' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 449th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 249th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 71st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 111th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 185th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 564th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1079th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5551st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2395th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3877th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3766th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22670th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Randall' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Randall"
Pronunciation
/ˈræn.dəl/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Randall is derived from the Old English name 'Randwulf', which is composed of the elements 'rand', meaning 'shield', and 'wulf', meaning 'wolf'.
Meaning
Shield wolf
Language Evolution
Randwulf, Randall, Randel, Randell
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in England, and became common among the nobility and gentry.
Variants & Derivatives
Randal, Randel, Randy
Modern Popularity & Image
Randall is perceived as a traditional and strong name, often associated with reliability and strength.
Famous People
Randall Park, Randall Wallace, Randall Cobb
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Randall"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Randall"
"Randall" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 449th of 7545 | 2,831 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 249th of 6773 | 8,999 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 71st of 7552 | 106,110 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 111th of 10718 | 45,629 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 185th of 16616 | 25,590 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 564th of 24088 | 6,853 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1079th of 23106 | 2,261 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5551st of 9204 | 40 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2395th of 12526 | 417 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3877th of 19264 | 257 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3766th of 27321 | 412 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 22670th of 35406 | 28 |
Regional Popularity of "Randall" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
24.44% 346th/1416 |
33.58% 463rd/1379 |
20.67% 489th/2366 |
56.92% 650th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
13.20% 204th/1546 |
17.54% 273rd/1556 |
10.84% 255th/2353 |
16.61% 257th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
2.16% 48th/2227 |
4.12% 100th/2430 |
2.52% 72nd/2853 |
2.23% 62nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
3.03% 89th/2937 |
4.74% 165th/3483 |
2.64% 93rd/3518 |
3.26% 132nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
4.50% 166th/3685 |
5.63% 252nd/4475 |
2.83% 147th/5194 |
3.78% 239th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
12.07% 553rd/4582 |
14.37% 742nd/5164 |
6.44% 471st/7313 |
9.23% 689th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
25.83% 1029th/3984 |
29.77% 1336th/4487 |
13.59% 927th/6822 |
24.35% 1528th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Randall" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
94.59% 2625th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
95.17% 3507th/3685 |
93.65% 4191st/4475 |
60.40% 3137th/5194 |
63.95% 4040th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Randall"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Randall" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.