Total births
412
Boys' name · since 1949
Randale
Since 1949, U.S. Social Security records show 412 babies named Randale, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 412
- total births
- 1949–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
412 boys have been named Randale since 1949, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Randale has been recorded 412 times among boys since 1949, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1949 to 2009.
- 412 total births
- 1949–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
412 boys have been named Randale since 1949, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 412
- total births
- 1949–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Randale was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
22 babies were named Randale in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Randale's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Randale's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1949, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Randale at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1949
Randale popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1949–2009
- Peak year (1986)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Randale by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Randale's strongest decade.
86 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Randale births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
76 births
- 1960s
1960s
83 births
- 1970s
1970s
60 births
- 1980s
1980s
86 births
- 1990s
1990s
72 births
- 2000s 30
2000s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 86 births (21% of all-time use).
Randale by state
Where Randale concentrates geographically, total births since 1949
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 2.4% |
Texas share of Randale's total US births 2.4%
10 of 412 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Randale? ▼
Randale has been given to 412 babies in the U.S. since 1949, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2009. 22 babies were born in 1986, its single highest year.
When was Randale most popular? ▼
Randale was most popular in the 1980s decade with 86 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Randale most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Randale are Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Randale been used? ▼
Records for Randale go back to 1949, giving 61 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Randale? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Randy, Randall, Randolph, Randal, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Randale's data
- Randale's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (86 total births) through the 2000s (30) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Randales (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Randale
Nearby Names Like Randale
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Randale
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Randal Boy
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Compare Randale side by side: Randale vs Randy Randale vs Randall Randale vs Randolph
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1949–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Randale: Baby Name Since 1949 - 412 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/randale. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Randale draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.