Random Name Picker
Pick one or more random names from any list. Perfect for raffles, giveaways, classroom selection, and team assignments.
Accepts names, numbers, or any items. Separate with commas or new lines.
Common Uses for a Random Name Picker
Random name picker tools are used across many settings for fair and unbiased selection. Common uses include the scenarios below.
| Use Case | How to Set It Up | Repeats? |
|---|---|---|
| Raffle or giveaway | Enter all participant names, pick the number of prizes | No |
| Classroom student picker | Enter class roster, pick 1 name at a time | Optional |
| Team assignment | Enter all names, pick team size, repeat for each team | No |
| Random task assignment | Enter task names, pick 1 per person | No |
| Random order/shuffle | Enter all names, pick same count as list, no repeats | No |
| Color or item selection | Enter options, allow repeats to get frequencies | Yes |
How to Use the Random Name Picker
The random name picker selects items at random from any list you provide. Here is how to get the best results from this tool.
- Enter your list: Type or paste names, numbers, or any items into the input box. Separate entries with commas or put each item on its own line.
- Set how many to pick: Enter the number of selections you want in the Pick How Many field.
- Choose repeats: Select No Repeats if each item should only appear once in the results. Select Allow Repeats if the same item can be chosen more than once.
- Sort results: Optionally sort picks alphabetically, numerically, or leave them in random order.
- Click Pick Names: The results appear instantly and can be copied to your clipboard.
Using the Name Picker for Team Selection
To randomly assign people to teams, enter all names into the list and pick the number of people needed for the first team with No Repeats enabled. Record that team, remove those names from the list, and repeat until all teams are filled.
Using the Name Picker as a Random Sorter
To randomly shuffle your entire list into a new order, set the pick count equal to the total number of items in your list and select No Repeats. The result is a completely randomized ordering of all your entries.