Rand
Boy nameRand has been given to 3,101 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 1952.
Meaning & origin
From Afrikaans rand, from English rand; compare English rand.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,101
Peak year
1952 (112 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1913
10-year trend
▼ -28%
Gender split
5% girls / 95% boys
Rank through the decades
Rand's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #677 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Rand — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rand.
FAQ
How popular is the name Rand?
Rand has been given to 3,101 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Rand peak?
Rand peaked in 1952, when 112 babies were given the name.
Is Rand a girl or boy name?
Rand is primarily a boy name (95% of babies named Rand are boys).
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