Randi Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scandinavian
Gender Distribution:
4% Masculine / 96% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'shield' or 'wolf', Randi is a unisex name of Scandinavian origin.
Meaning of the Name Randi
Randi is a unisex name of Scandinavian origin meaning 'shield' or 'wolf'. It is derived from the Old Norse name Rande or Ragnheithr. Randi has been used as a given name since the 19th century and gained popularity in the United States in the mid-20th century. It can also be a nickname for Miranda or Randolph.
Popularity of the Name Randi
The popularity for the name Randi peaked in popularity in the year 1982 with 1,086 births, which ranked number 455 out of 17,924 unique names for that year. Randi had the most female births in 1982 with 1,086, which ranked number 235 out of 12,331 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1960 with 41, which ranked number 1,228 out of 4,596 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Randi has declined sharply over the last ten years from 106 births to 58 births, a decline of -45.28%. Among females, Randi has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 106 births to 58 births, a decline of -45.28%.
Nationwide Popularity of Randi
- 20 Year Trend of Randi: -69.95%
- 10 Year Trend of Randi: -45.28%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Randi: -45.28%
Popularity of Randi by State
Among females, Randi was most popular in Southwestern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 11 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Randi. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1923 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Randi
- Total Births of Randi: 55 (-5.85%)
- Female Births of Randi: 55 (-5.85%)
Given the downward trend of Randi over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.85% decrease in total births, for a total of 55 births in 2024. For Females, births for Randi have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 55 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.85%.