Randolph
Peaked at #154 nationally in 1952, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Randolph has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Randolph — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3900
in 1953
Last ranked
#12299
in 1986
Years tracked
19
1943–1986
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1943, Randolph reached its peak popularity for girls in 1953, ranking #3900 nationally with 10 babies given the name that year.
Randolph hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1986, when it stood at #12299.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | #12,299 | 5 |
| 1978 | #10,984 | 5 |
| 1973 | #6,506 | 8 |
| 1971 | #9,259 | 5 |
| 1966 | #7,346 | 5 |
| 1965 | #5,179 | 8 |
| 1963 | #6,419 | 6 |
| 1961 | #7,301 | 5 |
Randolph — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#154
in 1952
Current rank
#5588
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Randolph reached its peak popularity for boys in 1952, ranking #154 nationally with 1,817 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2483 (2014) to #5588 (2024) — a 56% drop.
As of 2024, Randolph ranks #5588 nationally for boys, with 17 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,588 | 17 |
| 2023 | #3,773 | 30 |
| 2022 | #4,977 | 20 |
| 2021 | #5,284 | 18 |
| 2020 | #3,783 | 28 |
| 2019 | #4,081 | 26 |
| 2018 | #3,039 | 39 |
| 2017 | #2,878 | 42 |
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 Randolph most popular?
Randolph was most popular in 1952, when it ranked #154 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Randolph 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 Randolph?
At least 49,514 babies have been recorded with the name Randolph in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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