Random Name Generator

Random first and last names that real people have, picked from US birth records (1880–2024) and the 2020 Census.

Here are 12 names to start. Change the options and press Generate names for more.

  1. Julio Dupre#428 boys’ name since 1880#4,332 surname in the 2020 US Census
  2. Karen Reid#15 girls’ name since 1880#281 surname in the 2020 US Census
  3. Vickie French#347 girls’ name since 1880#538 surname in the 2020 US Census
  4. Russell Aguero#96 boys’ name since 1880#5,178 surname in the 2020 US Census
  5. Larry Garcia#40 boys’ name since 1880#6 surname in the 2020 US Census
  6. Arthur Samuels#62 boys’ name since 1880#1,555 surname in the 2020 US Census
  7. Elizabeth Price#2 girls’ name since 1880#97 surname in the 2020 US Census
  8. Sherry Tello#175 girls’ name since 1880#3,298 surname in the 2020 US Census
  9. Sherri Kenney#424 girls’ name since 1880#1,318 surname in the 2020 US Census
  10. Jesus Davis#159 boys’ name since 1880#9 surname in the 2020 US Census
  11. Natalie Maher#95 girls’ name since 1880#1,556 surname in the 2020 US Census
  12. Sam Carter#262 boys’ name since 1880#50 surname in the 2020 US Census

How it works

First names come from the US Social Security Administration's baby-name records, which list every name given to at least five babies of the same sex in a year, from 1880 to 2024 (372,009,000 births in total). Last names come from the 2020 US Census list of surnames. Each result shows how common the name really was, so you can tell a classic from a rarity at a glance.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do these names come from?

From US Social Security baby-name records (1880–2024) and, for last names, the 2020 US Census.

What does "1 in X" mean?

It is how many babies of that sex were born in that decade for each one given the name. "1 in 50 girls" means about 2% of girls born then got the name.

Can I use these names?

Yes. Names are free to use for pets, stories, games, products and anything else. Real names come from public government records; fantasy names are generated, so you do not need permission to use them.