Randel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Randel originates from Old German, meaning 'shield wolf'. It evolved from the name Randwulf and has historical forms like Randall. The name is associated with strength and protection, with no biblical relevance. Randel gained traction in England during the Middle Ages and is seen as a strong and unique name today, with variants including Randall and Randy.
The name Randel is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Randel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Randel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3341st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1763rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 749th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1218th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2319th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6281st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13917th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 17789th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Randel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Randel"
Pronunciation
/ˈrændəl/
Origin
Old German
Etymology
The name Randel is derived from the Old High German name 'Randwulf', which is composed of the elements 'rand' meaning 'shield' and 'wulf' meaning 'wolf'.
Meaning
Shield wolf
Language Evolution
Randwulf, Randel, Randall
Historical Usage
Randel gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages and has remained in use throughout the centuries, particularly as a variant of the more common name Randall.
Variants & Derivatives
Randall, Randy, Randal
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Randel is perceived as a traditional and somewhat unique name, often associated with strength and protection due to its meaning.
Famous People
Randel McGee, Randel L. Kauffman
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Randel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Randel"
"Randel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3341st of 7545 | 98 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1763rd of 6773 | 306 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 749th of 7552 | 1,834 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1218th of 10718 | 747 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2319th of 16616 | 446 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6281st of 24088 | 186 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 13917th of 23106 | 34 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 17789th of 27321 | 25 |
Regional Popularity of "Randel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
58.10% 1367th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
29.05% 647th/2227 |
60.91% 1480th/2430 |
28.32% 808th/2853 |
25.73% 714th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
47.16% 1385th/2937 |
- |
35.33% 1243rd/3518 |
33.80% 1367th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
47.05% 2444th/5194 |
37.93% 2396th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Randel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Randel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Randel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.