Boy · #8,141 in 2026

Randolf

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

Randolph is a masculine given name in the English language. The name is derived from the Old Norse Rannúlfr which is composed of two elements: "shield" or "rim" + "wolf". Cognates of the name include Randolf, Randulph, and Wandolfin. A pet form of Randolf is Randy.

Current Rank

#8,141

Peak Rank

#949 (1955)

Total Babies

973

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1939

First Year

2004

Last Year

1955

Peak Year

#949

Peak Rank

973

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Randolf

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

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The Story of Randolf

Randolf first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1939, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1955, when 62 Randolfs were born — ranking #949 that year. As of 2026, Randolf ranks #8,141 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 973 Randolfs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Randolf

Phonetically similar names — useful when Randolf 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 Randolf

What does the name Randolf mean?

How popular is Randolf in 2026?

In 2026, Randolf ranks #8,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Randolf most popular?

Randolf reached its peak popularity in 1955, ranking #949 that year with 62 babies given the name.

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

Randolf has historically been most popular in Washington, California, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Randolf.

Is Randolf a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Randolf?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Randolf include Manford, Davie, Harvie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Randolf

Randolf is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1939 and has accumulated 973 births in the dataset. Randolf's peak popularity came in 1955 when it ranked #949. Use the chart and map above to compare Randolf'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.