Declining since 1985, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Randi since 1931
Babies named Randi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 740 |
| 1950s | 3,561 |
| 1960s | 3,412 |
| 1970s | 3,580 |
| 1980s | 9,724 |
| 1990s | 5,730 |
| 2000s | 1,779 |
| 2010s | 796 |
| 2020s | 318 |
Meaning & origin
Randi entered U.S. birth records in 1931, a creation of the modern trend for feminine names ending in 'i.' It reached its peak popularity in 1982, during the height of the 1980s naming boom for names like Kristi and Stacy. By 2025, Randi had fallen to rank 4,172, with only 1 in 47,273 babies receiving the name, reflecting a steady decline since 1985. The name's trajectory shows a typical pattern for a peak-era favorite that has since become less common. Despite its decline, Randi remains recognizable in American culture, often associated with its masculine counterpart Randy. It has never been strongly tied to any particular U.S. region.
Randi emerged as a feminine variant of Randy, which is a short form of Randall or Randolph. These names derive from Old Germanic elements meaning 'shield' and 'wolf' (Rand-wulf). In the mid-20th century, Randi gained popularity as an independent given name, particularly in the United States, paralleling the rise of other -i ending names for girls.
Where Randi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ran, Ranny, Ri
Sibling names for Randi
Names that share Randi's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Randi
Names whose popularity has moved with Randi's over the last 50 years.
