Randee
A variant spelling of the feminine name Randi, meaning "shield wolf" from Old Norse.
Name Census estimates that about 2,515 living Americans carry the first name Randee. It is a predominantly female name (94.1% of registrations). The average person named Randee today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Randee births was 1988 (81 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Randee. 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.
People living today
2.5K
~ 1 in 136,284 Americans
Peak year
1988
81 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,272
Tracked since 1942
Gender
Gender distribution for Randee
Randee leans heavily female at 94.1% of total registrations, but 179 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Randee as a male name
- Ranked #13,585 in 2014
- 5 male births in 2014
- Peak: 1950 (12 births)
Randee as a female name
- Ranked #13,272 in 2022
- 7 female births in 2022
- Peak: 1951 (74 births)
Popularity
Randee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Randee from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 676 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Randee 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 Randee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Randees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Randee, while Washington, Florida, Arkansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 66 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Randee
The given name Randee is a modern variation of the English name Randall, which originated from the Old English words "rand" meaning "rim" or "border" and "healfe" meaning "side." The name was initially used to describe someone who lived near a boundary or border region. The earliest recorded use of the name Randall dates back to the 11th century in England, where it was a popular name among the Anglo-Saxons.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Randall can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions several individuals with the name Randall, indicating its prevalence in medieval England. Interestingly, the name also appears in various Old Norse sagas and Icelandic texts, suggesting its use among the Norse people as well.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Randall or its variations. One of the earliest was Randall de Gernon (c. 1050 - c. 1120), a Norman nobleman who accompanied William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Another prominent figure was Randall Holme (1601 - 1659), an English genealogist and writer who authored the influential work "The Academy of Armory."
In the 19th century, Randall Jarrell (1914 - 1965) was an acclaimed American poet, literary critic, and novelist. His works, such as "The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner" and "Pictures from an Institution," explored themes of World War II and the human condition. Around the same period, Randall Thompson (1899 - 1984) was a renowned American composer known for his choral works, including the famous "Alleluia."
More recently, Randall Munroe (born 1984) is an American cartoonist and the creator of the popular webcomic "xkcd." His work often explores scientific concepts, mathematics, and technology with humor and creativity. Another notable figure is Randall Wallace (born 1949), an American screenwriter and director best known for his work on the films "Braveheart" and "Pearl Harbor."
While the name Randee is a more modern variation, it shares the same rich history and cultural significance as its predecessor, Randall. The name's origins can be traced back to the Old English language and the Anglo-Saxon people, reflecting the cultural diversity and linguistic evolution that has shaped many modern English names.
People
Randee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Randee 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
Randee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Randee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,515 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Randee 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 136,284 US residents.
Is Randee a common name?
We classify Randee as "Rare". It ranks above 94.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,012 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Randee most popular?
The single biggest year for Randee was 1988, when 81 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Randee is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Randee a female name?
Yes, 94.1% of people registered as Randee in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.