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Randy is a name of Old German origin, derived from 'Randall,' meaning 'protector' or 'shield.' The name evolved through various forms from Randulf to Randall and finally to Randy in Modern English. It gained notable popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States. Although it has no biblical background, Randy is often associated with traits of friendliness and approachability. Notable figures with this name include actors and athletes like Randy Quaid and Randy Johnson.

The name Randy is most popular in Iowa, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Randy has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Randy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3562nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 401st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 38th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 68th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 126th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 309th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 699th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6442nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2697th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 767th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1640th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3155th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11992nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17913th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Randy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.