boys' name · peaked 1957

Randel

Every Randel since 1914 — 3,676 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
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Randel
Peak year
1957
128 babies
All-time total
3,676
since 1914

The story of Randel

Randel is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1914, 3,676 American babies have been named Randel. Its peak came in 1957, when 128 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 Randel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Randel 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
2024
2023 5 #13,706
2022 6 #11,988
2021
2020
2019
2018 8 #9,477
2017 5 #13,795
2016 5 #13,733
2015
2014
2013 5 #13,616
2012 11 #7,428
2011 5 #13,864
2010 11 #7,466
2009 11 #7,584
2008 6 #12,223
2007 11 #7,467
2006 12 #6,807
2005 11 #7,002
2004 6 #11,026
2003 12 #6,174
2002 13 #5,650
2001 11 #6,345
2000 12 #5,829
1995 20 #3,408
1990 33 #2,201
1985 45 #1,499
1980 34 #1,719
1975 38 #1,446
1970 60 #1,059
1965 75 #852
1960 122 #711
1955 111 #699
1950 84 #753
1945 28 #1,262
1940 28 #1,286
1935 13 #2,107
1930 9 #2,963
1925 8 #3,336
1920 9 #3,159
1915 8 #3,011
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Randel in 2025?

Randel did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Randel?

3,676 babies have been named Randel in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Randel most popular?

Randel peaked in 1957, when 128 newborns received the name.

Is Randel a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Randel rising or falling?

Randel has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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