Randy
Randy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛΙΉΓ¦ndi/
Meaning and origin of Randy
- A diminutive of the male given names Randall and Randolph, used as a male given name in the US.
- A diminutive of the female given name Miranda.
How popular is Randy?
Since 1880, 5,004 girls and 329,468 boys in the U.S. have been named Randy (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #563 in 1952. Its highest rank for boys was #28 in 1956. In 2025, 198 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Randy FAQ
What does the name Randy mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Randall and Randolph, used as a male given name in the US. A diminutive of the female given name Miranda.
How popular is the name Randy?
Since 1880, 5,004 girls and 329,468 boys in the U.S. have been named Randy (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #563 in 1952. Its highest rank for boys was #28 in 1956. In 2025, 198 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Randy a boy or girl name?
Randy is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5,004 girls and 329,468 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.