MallowbyNames

Randale

ran-DALE · of uncertain origin; possibly a variant or modern coinage based on the name Randall

Peak popularity
1986
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Randale since 1949

Babies named Randale per year in U.S. Social Security records.

715221960198020002020Most births 1986Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1940s5
1950s76
1960s83
1970s60
1980s86
1990s72
2000s30
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Randale is a rare masculine given name first recorded in the United States in 1949. It reached its highest usage in 1986, though it has never entered the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, indicating sporadic but consistent use by a small number of families. Randale is not associated with any particular geographical region or ethnic group, and its etymology remains obscure. The name is likely a modern blend of the popular prefix Ran- (as in Randall) and the common suffix -ale. Because of its rarity, Randale carries a distinctive, unconventional feel.

Randale is a rare given name that first appeared in the United States in 1949. It is likely a modern coinage combining the prefix Ran- (from names like Randall or Randolph) with the fashionable suffix -ale, similar to names like Rendall or Randel. No traditional etymology exists for this name, and it has never been widespread in usage.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Randy, Rand

Variants: Randel, Rendall, Randle

Sibling names for Randale

Names that share Randale's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Randale mean?
The meaning of Randale is uncertain. It is not based on an established word or root; it is likely a modern invention or a variant of the name Randall.
How popular is the name Randale?
Randale has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year for usage was 1986, but it remains very rare.
Is Randale a boy's name or a girl's name?
Randale is almost exclusively used for boys, based on historical U.S. data.