Randarius
A unique combination name inspired by the Latin root "rando" meaning "warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 48 living Americans carry the first name Randarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Randarius today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Randarius births was 2001 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Randarius. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Randarius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
48
~ 1 in 7,140,715 Americans
Peak year
2001
7 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2010 SSA rank
#11,853
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Randarius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Randarius from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 22 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Randarius by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Randarius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Randarius
The given name Randarius is of ancient Etruscan origin, arising in the region now known as modern-day Tuscany in Italy around the 6th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "randha", meaning "shield", suggesting a connection to warriors or military might. The earliest recorded variant was "Randari", which later evolved into the more common spelling of Randarius.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing this name was Randarius Velthurus, a prominent Etruscan military leader who led his army to victory against the neighboring Umbrian tribes in the late 5th century BCE. His exploits were chronicled in the now-lost Etruscan text, "The Conquests of Randarius Velthurus".
In the 3rd century BCE, a wealthy Etruscan merchant named Randarius Avillus was known for his successful trade routes throughout the Mediterranean. His name was inscribed on several ceramic vessels and artifacts that have been uncovered in various archaeological digs across Italy and Greece.
During the Roman era, the name Randarius gained popularity and was adopted by some Roman citizens. One notable figure was Randarius Gaius, a Roman senator and philosopher who lived in the 1st century CE. His writings on ethics and virtue were widely studied in his time.
In the Middle Ages, a French nobleman named Randarius de Montfort was a prominent figure in the Crusades. He participated in the Third Crusade led by Richard the Lionheart and was knighted for his bravery on the battlefield in 1191 CE.
Another historical figure was Randarius Altamura, an Italian painter and sculptor from the Renaissance period, born in 1475 in Naples. His works, particularly his religious frescoes, can still be found adorning various churches and cathedrals throughout Italy.
While the name Randarius has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it remains a unique and intriguing moniker with deep historical roots, reflecting a rich tapestry of cultural influences from the ancient Etruscans to the Renaissance era.
People
Randarius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Randarius as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Randarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Randarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 48 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Randarius going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 7,140,715 US residents.
Is Randarius a common name?
We classify Randarius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 49 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Randarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Randarius was 2001, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Randarius is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Randarius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Randarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Randarius in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Randarius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Randarius in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Randarius can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Randarius?
You can see how many people share the name Randarius on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.