Randall Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Old Norse
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Randall means 'shield-wolf' and is associated with bravery and leadership.
Meaning of the Name Randall
Randall is a name of Old Norse origin meaning 'shield-wolf'. It derives from the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr, which is composed of the elements 'rögn', meaning 'advice' or 'decision', and 'valdr', meaning 'rule' or 'power'. The name gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages and has since spread to other English-speaking countries. It is often associated with bravery, strength, and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Randall
The popularity for the name Randall peaked in popularity in the year 1960 with 7,166 births, which ranked number 120 out of 10,752 unique names for that year. Randall had the most female births in 1986 with 93, which ranked number 1,379 out of 12,835 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1960 with 7,166, which ranked number 59 out of 4,596 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Randall has declined sharply over the last ten years from 246 births to 152 births, a decline of -38.21%. Among males, Randall has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 246 births to 152 births, a decline of -38.21%.
Nationwide Popularity of Randall
- 20 Year Trend of Randall: -66.07%
- 10 Year Trend of Randall: -38.21%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Randall: -38.21%
Popularity of Randall by State
For males, Randall was most popular in Southeastern states with 53 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 18 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Randall. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 7 | 616 | < 5 | N/A |
| AR | 5 | 547 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 10 | 1627 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 7 | 1452 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 7 | 1101 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 5 | 667 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 5 | 826 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 8 | 898 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 6 | 651 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 9 | 688 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 18 | 1164 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 7 | 848 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Randall
- Total Births of Randall: 145 (-4.70%)
- Male Births of Randall: 145 (-4.70%)
Given the downward trend of Randall over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.70% decrease in total births, for a total of 145 births in 2024. Male births for Randall have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 145 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.70%.