Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Randle since 1882
Babies named Randle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1954, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Randle's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 17 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 104 |
| 1920s | 173 |
| 1930s | 184 |
| 1940s | 422 |
| 1950s | 667 |
| 1960s | 512 |
| 1970s | 275 |
| 1980s | 267 |
| 1990s | 154 |
| 2000s | 93 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Randle is a name that has seen a long, quiet trajectory in American naming history. First recorded in 1882, it reached its peak rank of 12,008 in 1891, when it was given to a small but notable number of newborns. By 2025, the name's rarity is underscored by its occurrence at a rate of just 1 in 341,615 births, placing it firmly among the less common choices. Its trajectory has been stable over the decades, never experiencing a sharp decline or revival. The name's origins tie it to the Old Norse-inspired Randall surname, connecting it to a tradition of shield-related names in medieval England. While not widely used today, Randle carries a historical weight that appeals to those seeking a distinctive yet grounded name.
Randle is a variant of the surname Randall, itself derived from the Middle English personal name Randel, a diminutive of Rand (from Old Norse rǫnd 'shield' and a second element often interpreted as 'wolf'). The name was established in England after the Norman Conquest, though its exact derivation remains debated. It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, especially in northern England.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Randy, Ran
Sibling names for Randle
Names that share Randle's style, for a brother or sister.
