Holding steady.
Popularity of Rande since 1944
Babies named Rande per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 36 | 49 |
| 1950s | 101 | 236 |
| 1960s | 21 | 83 |
| 1970s | 0 | 28 |
| 1980s | 19 | 19 |
| 1990s | 11 | 13 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rande is a rare unisex name first recorded in the United States in 1944. Its peak year came in 1956, after which it maintained a very low but stable level of usage. The name is most likely a modern variation of Randy, a diminutive of Randolph or Randall. Despite its obscurity, Rande has kept a steady presence over the decades, never experiencing a surge or a notable decline. Its trajectory is classified as stable, indicating that it has not seen significant revival or loss of use. However, no state data is available to determine regional preferences, and Rande remains one of the more uncommon choices for either gender.
Rande appears to be a modern coinage or a respelling of the English name Randy, which itself is a diminutive of Randolph or Randall. The name first recorded in the United States in 1944 saw moderate use during the mid-20th century, peaking in 1956. Since then it has remained a rare but consistent choice.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Randy
Sibling names for Rande
Names that share Rande's style, for a brother or sister.
