Randal
Peaked at #190 nationally in 1958, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1909, Randal has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Randal — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2663
in 1986
Last ranked
#11466
in 1994
Years tracked
13
1949–1994
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1949, Randal reached its peak popularity for girls in 1986, ranking #2663 nationally with 37 babies given the name that year.
Randal hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1994, when it stood at #11466.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | #11,466 | 7 |
| 1993 | #15,182 | 5 |
| 1991 | #14,805 | 5 |
| 1990 | #9,922 | 8 |
| 1989 | #10,551 | 7 |
| 1988 | #6,996 | 11 |
| 1987 | #3,709 | 24 |
| 1986 | #2,663 | 37 |
Randal — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#190
in 1958
Current rank
#5587
in 2024
Years tracked
114
1909–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1909, Randal reached its peak popularity for boys in 1958, ranking #190 nationally with 1,477 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3597 (2014) to #5587 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Randal ranks #5587 nationally for boys, with 17 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,587 | 17 |
| 2023 | #7,628 | 11 |
| 2022 | #4,269 | 25 |
| 2021 | #4,738 | 21 |
| 2020 | #3,712 | 29 |
| 2019 | #4,924 | 20 |
| 2018 | #3,585 | 31 |
| 2017 | #3,956 | 27 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Randal most popular?
Randal was most popular in 1958, when it ranked #190 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Randal becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Randal?
At least 29,306 babies have been recorded with the name Randal in the US since 1909, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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