Random Name Picker

Picks one or more names at random from a list, or shuffles the whole list. Use it to choose a speaker, a volunteer or a raffle winner, or to set a presentation order.

How to use

1. In the "Names" box on the right, type one name per line or paste a column from a spreadsheet.
2. Set "How many to pick". To stop the same person from being picked again, turn on "Leave out people already picked".
3. Press "Pick"; the names cycle for a moment and then stop on the result. Use "Shuffle the whole list" for a speaking order.
4. For several classes or groups, create more lists with "New list" and choose one under "List". "Full screen" works well on a classroom display.

How it works

• The result is decided with the browser's cryptographic random number generator before the names start to cycle, and every remaining name has the same chance. A name typed twice counts as two people.
• Lists and the log are saved only in this browser on this device. A link made with "Copy share link" contains every name in the list, so think about privacy before sharing it.
• Press the space bar or Enter to pick, and F to switch full screen on or off.

Questions and answers

Can the same person be picked twice?

By default every pick uses the whole list, so yes. With "Leave out people already picked" on, only the remaining names are used, and "Put everyone back" starts over.

Can I pick several names at once?

Yes. Enter a number in "How many to pick" and that many different names are drawn at once, shown in the order they were drawn.

Is there a record of past draws?

Each pick and shuffle is kept in the "Log" with the time and the list name, up to the last 100.