Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Randon since 1945
Babies named Randon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 27 |
| 1950s | 115 |
| 1960s | 91 |
| 1970s | 189 |
| 1980s | 476 |
| 1990s | 373 |
| 2000s | 299 |
| 2010s | 170 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Randon is a name that has remained largely obscure despite sporadic use over several decades. First recorded in the U.S. in 1945, it reached its peak year of usage in 1987, yet it has never entered the top 1000 rankings. The name may be a variant of Randolph, influenced by the more popular Brandon and Landon, or a modern coinage. In recent years, its trajectory has been rising since 2022, suggesting a slight uptick in interest, though it remains an uncommon choice. Randon has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use across the country.
The name Randon is of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Randolph, which derives from Old English Randwulf, meaning 'shield-wolf,' or it could be a modern coinage influenced by names like Brandon or Landon. Its use in the United States dates to at least 1945, but it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Randy
Sibling names for Randon
Names that share Randon's style, for a brother or sister.
