boys' name · peaked 1960

Randell

Every Randell since 1912 — 10,159 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#7,097
among boys
Babies in 2025
12
named Randell
Peak year
1960
321 babies
All-time total
10,159
since 1912

The story of Randell

Randell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,097 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1912, 10,159 American babies have been named Randell. Its peak came in 1960, when 321 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.

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 Randell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Randell 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 12 #7,097
2024 10 #8,183
2023 14 #6,438
2022 13 #6,751
2021 14 #6,268
2020 15 #5,911
2019 15 #6,036
2018 12 #7,027
2017 24 #4,307
2016 16 #5,733
2015 19 #5,013
2014 23 #4,365
2013 23 #4,282
2012 25 #4,102
2011 27 #3,869
2010 30 #3,609
2009 42 #2,883
2008 29 #3,717
2007 40 #2,962
2006 22 #4,335
2005 31 #3,302
2004 29 #3,351
2003 35 #2,834
2002 38 #2,590
2001 36 #2,670
2000 40 #2,417
1995 44 #1,946
1990 5 #14,646 106 #1,033
1985 118 #822
1980 5 #11,660 115 #821
1975 105 #813
1970 163 #638
1965 220 #516
1960 321 #451
1955 234 #479
1950 201 #473
1945 83 #663
1940 58 #827
1935 37 #1,072
1930 24 #1,524
1925 16 #2,065
1920 15 #2,205
1915 9 #2,777
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Randell in 2025?

Randell ranked #7,097 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Randell?

10,159 babies have been named Randell in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Randell most popular?

Randell peaked in 1960, when 321 newborns received the name.

Is Randell a boy or girl name?

Randell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Randell rising or falling?

Randell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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