Randy
Peaked at #28 nationally in 1956, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1915, Randy has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Randy — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#563
in 1952
Last ranked
#14766
in 2023
Years tracked
83
1923–2023
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1923, Randy reached its peak popularity for girls in 1952, ranking #563 nationally with 239 babies given the name that year.
Randy hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #14766.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #14,766 | 6 |
| 2022 | #13,273 | 7 |
| 2021 | #14,867 | 6 |
| 2020 | #16,984 | 5 |
| 2017 | #17,872 | 5 |
| 2015 | #15,996 | 6 |
| 2010 | #19,197 | 5 |
| 2009 | #14,876 | 7 |
Randy — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#28
in 1956
Current rank
#1019
in 2024
Years tracked
108
1915–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1915, Randy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1956, ranking #28 nationally with 16,547 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #510 (2014) to #1019 (2024) — a 50% drop.
As of 2024, Randy ranks #1019 nationally for boys, with 218 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,019 | 218 |
| 2023 | #957 | 236 |
| 2022 | #911 | 254 |
| 2021 | #919 | 249 |
| 2020 | #859 | 265 |
| 2019 | #709 | 349 |
| 2018 | #674 | 372 |
| 2017 | #664 | 384 |
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 Randy most popular?
Randy was most popular in 1956, when it ranked #28 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Randy becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Randy?
At least 334,271 babies have been recorded with the name Randy in the US since 1915, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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