Random Name Picker
Pick random names from your list with a fun drumroll animation — perfect for drawings, selections, and fair choices.
How to Use the Random Name Picker
Select random names fairly and transparently with our name picker tool.
- Enter names in the text area, one per line. Paste from spreadsheets or type manually.
- Choose how many winners you need (1-10 at a time).
- Select options: Remove picked names automatically, or allow duplicates for multiple rounds.
- Click Pick Names to see the exciting drumroll animation.
- View winners displayed with confetti celebration.
- Check fairness stats to see how many times each name has been picked.
Common Use Cases
Classroom: Teachers randomly select students to answer questions, present projects, or participate in activities. The fairness tracker ensures everyone gets equal opportunities over time.
Giveaways & Contests: Run fair drawings for prizes, raffle winners, or contest entries. The transparent selection process builds trust with participants.
Work & Meetings: Randomly assign tasks, choose presenters, select reviewers, or determine turn order in meetings.
Team Selection: Pick team captains, choose who picks first, or select group representatives.
Games & Recreation: Determine who goes first in board games, select players for teams, or choose participants for challenges.
Name Picker Features
Drumroll Animation: Names rapidly cycle on screen before revealing the winner, creating excitement and anticipation.
Multiple Winners: Pick up to 10 winners at once for larger selections or multiple prize drawings.
Remove Picked Names: Automatically removes selected names from the list, perfect for elimination-style selections.
Fairness Display: Tracks how many times each name has been picked across all sessions, ensuring balanced selection over time.
Pick History: Complete history of all selections in your current session for transparency and record-keeping.
Confetti Celebration: Animated confetti celebrates each winner selection.