Randy

Rank 912th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Randy was 912th most popular baby name for boys and 1,877th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 258 babies were named Randy in the United States. The gender distribution for "Randy" is 97.3% male and 2.7% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 12,987 babies in the United States were named Randy. Today, the average age of someone named Randy is around 57 to 63 years old.

The name "Randy" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Randy is Rand.

Randy Meaning & Origin

The name Randy is of English origin and it means "shield-wolf," evoking images of a strong and protective individual.

The name Randy is described as adventurous, playfully mischevious and optimistic.

Pronunciation

Randy is pronounced ran-dy in English. The name Randy has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Randy

  • In the US, the name Randy is often used as a nickname for individuals named Randall or Randolph.

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Geography

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