Randle is of English origin, derived from the Old German personal name Randulf, which is composed of two elements: 'rand' meaning shield and 'wulf' signifying wolf. Thus, Randle translates to 'shield wolf.' It was a popular name in medieval England, but its usage has since declined.
The name Randle experienced a significant rise and fall in popularity over the past century and a half, with noticeable fluctuations year by year. The peak years for this name were during World War I, specifically in 1916 (with 17 births) and 1917 (with 19 births), likely influenced by patriotic naming trends. However, after the war, the number of newborn Randle's declined significantly, reaching a low point in recent years, with single-digit births annually since the late 1980s, and only 5 births recorded in 2019. Overall, there have been a total of 2924 births named Randle from 1882 to 2019.