Declining since 1986.
Popularity of Randel since 1914
Babies named Randel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 24 |
| 1920s | 88 |
| 1930s | 132 |
| 1940s | 389 |
| 1950s | 1,104 |
| 1960s | 813 |
| 1970s | 401 |
| 1980s | 320 |
| 1990s | 214 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Randel is a variant spelling of Randall, a name of Old Norse origin introduced to England by the Normans. It peaked in popularity in 1958, during the mid-20th century, and has been falling out of use since 1986. Rarely seen today, Randel reflects a classic mid-century style and shares its roots with the more common Randall and Randy.
Randel is a spelling variant of Randall, itself derived from the Old Norse name Rannúlfr, composed of rann (house) and úlfr (wolf). The name Norman French form Randal was introduced to England after the Conquest. The variant 'Randel' appears primarily in American records from the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Randy
Sibling names for Randel
Names that share Randel's style, for a brother or sister.
