Randal: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#5,345

among boys · ↑257 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Randal

How common

1 in 94,893

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1958

1,477 babies

All-time total

29,324

#692 all-time among boys

First recorded

1909

in Social Security records

Randal popularity over time

29,324 babies have been named Randal since 1909, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	9	9	1	–	#1,068
1910s	–	117	117	12	+1200%	#1,587
1920s	–	208	208	21	+78%	#1,398
1930s	–	334	334	33	+61%	#855
1940s	5	1,707	1,712	171	+413%	#324
1950s	6	10,368	10,374	1,037	+506%	#190
1960s	17	8,386	8,403	840	-19%	#219
1970s	–	3,365	3,365	337	-60%	#341
1980s	79	2,418	2,497	250	-26%	#510
1990s	25	1,317	1,342	134	-46%	#722
2000s	–	533	533	53	-60%	#1,658
2010s	–	309	309	31	-42%	#2,776
2020s (to 2025)	–	121	121	20	-35%	#3,713

The story of Randal

Randal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,345 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1909, 29,324 American babies have been named Randal. Its peak came in 1958, when 1,477 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1950s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Randal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Randal?

The median living Randal is about 62 years old; half are between 50 and 68. An estimated 23 thousand people named Randal are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Randal year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	18	#5,345
2024	–	–	17	#5,602
2023	–	–	11	#7,633
2022	–	–	25	#4,272
2021	–	–	21	#4,740
2020	–	–	29	#3,713
2019	–	–	21	#4,768
2018	–	–	31	#3,587
2017	–	–	27	#3,956
2016	–	–	24	#4,286
2015	–	–	41	#2,903
2014	–	–	30	#3,598
2013	–	–	27	#3,834
2012	–	–	27	#3,861
2011	–	–	37	#3,095
2010	–	–	44	#2,776
2009	–	–	28	#3,804
2008	–	–	47	#2,666
2007	–	–	55	#2,361
2006	–	–	56	#2,275
2005	–	–	41	#2,689
2004	–	–	58	#2,068
2003	–	–	52	#2,145
2002	–	–	72	#1,658
2001	–	–	54	#2,002
2000	–	–	70	#1,662
1995	–	–	113	#1,060
1990	8	#9,922	199	#722
1985	–	–	262	#543
1980	–	–	233	#565
1975	–	–	302	#465
1970	–	–	559	#341
1965	–	–	690	#285
1960	–	–	1,273	#219
1955	–	–	1,128	#214
1950	–	–	490	#305
1945	–	–	122	#542
1940	–	–	51	#886
1935	–	–	36	#1,095
1930	–	–	33	#1,252
1925	–	–	15	#2,163
1920	–	–	19	#1,871
1915	–	–	19	#1,648
1910	–	–	–	–
1905	–	–	–	–
1900	–	–	–	–
1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Randal

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Randal Kleiser American filmmaker (born 1946) Contemporary
2 Randal Cremer English politician (1828–1908) 19th century

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Randal, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Randal?

The median living Randal is about 62 years old. Half of all living Randals are between 50 and 68 years old.

How many people named Randal are alive today?

An estimated 23 thousand people named Randal are alive in the United States, based on 29,324 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Randal mean?

A male given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Randall.

How popular is the name Randal in 2025?

Randal ranked #5,345 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Randal?

29,324 babies have been named Randal in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Randal most popular?

Randal peaked in 1958, when 1,477 newborns received the name.

Is Randal a boy or girl name?

Randal is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Randal rising or falling?

Randal is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Randal?

Well-known people named Randal include Randal Kleiser (film director), Randal Cremer (politician).

Names like Randal

Names that sound and feel close to Randal: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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