Randal
A male given name from the Germanic languages, variant of Randall.
Every Randal since 1909 — 29,324 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Randal
- Randal Cremer Politician · 1828–1908
- Randal Kleiser Film director · b. 1946
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
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 Cremer (politician), Randal Kleiser (film director).