Randll
A masculine given name of Germanic origin meaning "rim" or "shield".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Randll. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Randll today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Randll births was 1953 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Randll. 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
- • The typical person named Randll is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Randlls were born before 1970.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Randll. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1953
5 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1953 SSA rank
#4,229
Tracked since 1953
Popularity
Randll: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Randll 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 Randll during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Randll
The given name Randll is of Old English origin and dates back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old English words "rand" meaning "border" or "rim" and "hyll" meaning "hill" or "mound." The earliest recorded spelling of the name was "Randhill."
This name was particularly popular among the Anglo-Saxon tribes that inhabited the regions of modern-day England and parts of Scotland. It was often given to children born near or on the outskirts of settlements, perhaps near a prominent hill or ridge.
The name Randll has been mentioned in several historical records and manuscripts, including the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, which documented events in early medieval England. It is also found in some early Christian texts and church records from the 7th and 8th centuries.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Randll was a minor nobleman from the Kingdom of Mercia, who lived in the late 7th century. Another notable figure was Randll of Northumbria, a monk and scholar who lived in the 9th century and is believed to have authored several religious texts.
In the 11th century, a Saxon warrior named Randll fought alongside King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, although little is known about his specific role or fate during the conflict.
During the Middle Ages, the name Randll remained in use, though it was not as common as some other Old English names. One notable bearer was Randll the Harper, a 13th-century minstrel and entertainer who traveled throughout England and parts of France.
In the 16th century, a London merchant named Randll Hawkins was one of the first Englishmen to establish trade relations with the Spanish colonies in the West Indies, paving the way for future commercial ventures in the region.
As the name Randll fell out of widespread use in more recent centuries, it has become relatively rare in modern times. However, it has maintained a niche following among those interested in reviving and preserving traditional English names with historical significance.
People
Randll + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Randll 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
Randll: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Randll?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Randll 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Randll a common name?
We classify Randll as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Randll most popular?
The single biggest year for Randll was 1953, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Randll is about 66 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 Randll in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Randll a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Randll 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 Randll still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Randll 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 Randll 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 Randll?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Randll at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.