Randy
Boy nameRandy has been given to 334,472 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1956.
Meaning & origin /ˈɹændi/
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
334,472
Peak year
1956 (16,740 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1915
10-year trend
▼ -60%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Randy — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Randy
Randy Schekman
Nobel prize winning American cell biologist
Randy Pausch
American professor of computer science, human-computer interaction and design
Randy Quaid
American actor (born 1950)
Randy Couture
American mixed martial artist
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Randy.
FAQ
How popular is the name Randy?
Randy has been given to 334,472 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Randy peak?
Randy peaked in 1956, when 16,740 babies were given the name.
Is Randy a girl or boy name?
Randy is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Randy are boys).
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