The nameRandy
Randy is a short form of Randall and Randolph. It was a top 30 American name in the 1950s.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Randy comes from Randolph, from the Germanic rand, "shield rim", and wulf, "wolf".
Origin
Germanic, through English.
History
In the United States Randy reached 28th place in 1956.
Famous people named Randy
- Randy Newman, songwriter
- Randy Johnson, baseball pitcher
- Randy Travis, singer
Popularity of the name Randy
Randy in the United States
Randy was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 122,472 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Randy. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 1956. Half of all babies named Randy in the United States were born before 1962, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 249 births a year on average, against 407 in the five years before.
Randy in France
Randy was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 625 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Randy. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Randy in France were born before 2001.
Sibling names for Randy
Names from the same generation as Randy, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Randy mean?
Randy comes from Randolph, from the Germanic rand, "shield rim", and wulf, "wolf".
What is the origin of the name Randy?
Germanic, through English.
Is Randy a girl's or a boy's name?
Randy is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Randy?
In 2024, Randy was the 1017th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 218 births.
What are good sibling names for Randy?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Carla, Alisha, Jazmine and Linda for a sister, Ernesto, Alberto, Freddy and Gerald for a brother.
Who are famous people named Randy?
Randy Newman, songwriter; Randy Johnson, baseball pitcher; Randy Travis, singer.