Rand
Meaningshield wolf · English form of Randolph
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #653 in 1952
15 babies were named Rand in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,163 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Rand you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rand, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rand would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRand first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1952, when it ranked #653. Today it's #5,861, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendRand has slipped 1,163 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Boy or girlRand is given to both boys and girls: 71% of the 21 babies named Rand in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningRand is an English form of Randolph, which means “shield wolf”.
About the name Rand
Rand is a boy name of English origin meaning “shield wolf”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-and”. US birth records list Rand for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 98 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1952, when it ranked #653 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.0 | 510,949 boys |
| 1920s | 2.3 | 436,681 boys |
| 1930s | 5.8 | 170,940 boys |
| 1940s | 28 | 35,778 boys |
| 1950s | 49 | 20,454 boys |
| 1960s | 25 | 40,568 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 93,023 boys |
| 1980s | 9.6 | 104,275 boys |
| 1990s | 8.8 | 113,895 boys |
| 2000s | 7.6 | 130,890 boys |
| 2010s | 9.9 | 101,112 boys |
| 2020s | 9.5 | 105,820 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Rand
What does the name Rand mean?
Rand means “shield wolf” in English, as a form of Randolph.
What is the origin of the name Rand?
Rand has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Rand a boy or girl name?
Rand is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Rand?
Rand ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1952 (#653).