Randen
A rare Swedish name derived from the word "rand", meaning "stripe" or "border".
Name Census estimates that about 280 living Americans carry the first name Randen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Randen today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Randen births was 2008 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Randen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
280
~ 1 in 1,224,123 Americans
Peak year
2008
14 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,820
Tracked since 1978
Census
Randen in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 291 people with the first name Randen, which placed it at #30,113 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#30,113
National first-name rank
People counted
291
291 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
61.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Randen
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Randen is White at 61.2%. The next largest groups are Black (12.4%) and Hispanic (10.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Randen described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Randen at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White61.2% · 178
- Black or African American12.4% · 36
- Hispanic or Latino10.7% · 31
- Asian and Pacific Islander7.9% · 23
- Two or more races4.1% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.8% · 11
Popularity
Randen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Randen from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 93 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Randen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Randen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Randen
The name Randen is believed to have its origins in the ancient Germanic languages. It is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "rand," which means "rim" or "border." This name is likely connected to the concept of living on the outskirts or boundaries of a region or settlement.
During the Middle Ages, the name Randen was prevalent in various parts of Northern Europe, particularly in areas influenced by Norse culture and settlements. It was often found in regions such as Scandinavia, Iceland, and parts of present-day Germany and the Netherlands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Randen can be traced back to the 9th century. In the Icelandic Sagas, there are references to a Viking warrior named Randen Thorvaldsson, who was known for his bravery and exploits during the Norse expeditions to the British Isles.
In the 11th century, a prominent figure named Randen of Frisia was mentioned in historical chronicles as a influential nobleman and landowner in the region of Frisia, which is now part of the Netherlands and Germany. He played a significant role in negotiating treaties and resolving conflicts between local rulers during that period.
Another notable individual with the name Randen was a 13th-century Danish monk and scholar, Randen Jeppesson. He was renowned for his extensive knowledge of ancient texts and his contributions to the preservation of historical manuscripts.
During the Renaissance era, a German artist and engraver named Randen Burgkmair, born in 1473, gained recognition for his intricate woodcut prints depicting religious and mythological scenes. His works were highly regarded and influential in the development of printmaking techniques.
In the 18th century, Randen Sverdrup, a Norwegian explorer and sea captain, embarked on several expeditions to the Arctic regions. He is credited with mapping and charting previously uncharted territories, contributing significantly to the advancement of Arctic exploration.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Randen throughout history. While the name may have fallen out of common usage in more recent times, its origins and historical significance remain rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Northern Europe and the Germanic languages.
People
Randen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Randen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Randen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Randen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 280 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Randen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,224,123 US residents.
Is Randen a common name?
We classify Randen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 286 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Randen most popular?
The single biggest year for Randen was 2008, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Randen is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Randen in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 291 people with the name Randen, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #30,113 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Randen in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Randen?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Randen leans strongly male. 289 people counted with this name were male (96.7%), compared with 10 female bearers (3.3%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Randen?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Randen is White at 61.2%. The next largest groups are Black (12.4%) and Hispanic (10.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Randen most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Randen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 61.2% (178 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Randen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Randen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Randen in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Randen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Randen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Randen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Randen as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.