How old is someone named Randy?
The average Randy is 57 years old.
Half of all living Randys are between 48 and 69.
When was Randy popular?
Randy rose fast and peaked in 1956, during the Baby Boom, then faded almost as fast. 56% of all Randys were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 24 | 0 |
| 1920s | 102 | 0 |
| 1930s | 543 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 14,906 | 7,500 |
| 1950s | 122,475 | 83,000 |
| 1960s | 94,949 | 76,000 |
| 1970s | 37,034 | 33,000 |
| 1980s | 29,935 | 28,000 |
| 1990s | 16,971 | 16,000 |
| 2000s | 10,436 | 10,000 |
| 2010s | 5,650 | 5,600 |
| 2020s | 1,447 | 1,400 |
How many Randys are still alive?
About 260,000 Randys are alive in the US today. That's 78% of the roughly 330,000 babies named Randy since 1915.
Most Randys ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Randy?
About half of living Randys are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Randy an old name?
Yes. Randy is older than 85 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Randy will be 68 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Randy a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.4% of living Randys are men.
Names the same age as Randy
NAME TWIN
Randy's name twin is Randal. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Randal's age curve is the closest match to Randy's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Randy
How old is the average Randy?
The average Randy in the US is 57 years old. The median is 62, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Randy?
About 260,000 Randys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 330,000 babies given the name since 1915.
When was the name Randy most popular?
In 1956, when about 17,000 baby boys were named Randy.
Is Randy a Boomer name?
Yes. About 52% of living Randys are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this