Add your list of names and press start to randomize!

Randomize

Names

Start

Presentation Mode

Reset

NameTurns

Exit Presentation Mode

How to Use

Enter at least 3 names in the text area, one name per line. (Make sure each name is unique, for example: Jamie C. and Jamie P.)
Click Start to save the list and select your first random name.
Click Randomize to pick the next random name.

Other Buttons

Presentation Mode: Only show the currently selected name and the Randomize button.
Exit Presentation Mode: Show the full page including the name list and the number of turns they've had.
Reset: Delete your list of names and start over.

Methodology

This tool ensures fair name selection by going through each name in the list once before any name is repeated. Additionally, recently picked names are less likely to appear again in immediate turns, providing a balanced distribution.

Fair's Fair

Forget tally marks and coin flips. Round Robin Randomizer makes sure everyone gets a turn before repeating a selection, no favorites here.

Clutter-Free

Round Robin Randomizer's clean interface lets you focus on what you came for—random selection, plain and simple.

Local Data

Round Robin Randomizer processes and stores all randomizations directly in your browser ensuring your information stays right where it should: only on your device.

Example Use Cases

Team Meetings: Fairly assign tasks or speaking slots during stand-ups.
Classroom Settings: Randomize student participation in a balanced manner.
Game Nights: Decide the order of play or who goes next in a board game.
Event Drawings: Select a winner for a raffle or door prize.
Research: Randomly select subjects for different experimental conditions.

Posts

10 Creative Uses for Random Name Pickers

Beyond the classroom and meetings, explore fun and innovative ways to utilize random name picking tools like the Round Robin Randomizer.

September 17, 2023

2 minute read

About

This is a freely available tool to help you fairly and efficiently pick a random name from a list of names. This tool is provided as-is, and I am not liable for friendships lost, workplace rivalries initiated, or any "I can't believe I got picked last again" moments. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Do you have a feature request or a request for another free tool?

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Created by Keshia Rose

Privacy

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