Boy · #7,189 in 2026

Randell

Name: Popularity of the name Randell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Randell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Randall is a masculine given name in English, Irish and German. Its modern use as a given name originates from the transferred use of the English–language surname Randall, which in turn is derived from Randolph.

English

Current Rank

#7,189

Peak Rank

#449 (1960)

Total Babies

10K

5-Yr Trend

-28%

1947

First Year

1994

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#3757

Peak Rank

148

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Randell

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

English

The Story of Randell

The earliest SSA record of Randell as a baby boy name dates back to 1912, when 5 babies received it. 1960 was its biggest year on record, with 323 newborns named Randell — #449 in the national rankings. The 1950s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 24% of all recorded Randells. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #7,189 among baby boy names with 10 births, falling sharply (-28%). In total, more than 10K Randells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Randell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Randell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Randell

What does the name Randell mean?

What is the origin of the name Randell?

Randell has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: English.

How popular is Randell in 2026?

In 2026, Randell ranks #7,189 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Randell most popular?

Randell reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #449 that year with 323 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Randell most popular?

Randell has historically been most popular in Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Randell.

Is Randell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Randell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Randell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Randell include Eddy, Lum, Lafe. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Randell

Randell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 10K births in the dataset. Randell's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #449. Use the chart and map above to compare Randell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.