How to use the Random Name Picker
- Paste your names into the box, one per line. Lists copied from a spreadsheet column work too.
- Set How many to the number of winners you need.
- Click Pick or press Ctrl+Enter. The winners appear after a short shuffle.
- Tick Remove picked names from the list to keep drawing without repeats until everyone has had a turn.
Fair, random and private
Names are drawn using your browser's cryptographic random number generator, with an unbiased shuffle, so every name has an equal chance. When you pick several at once, nobody can be picked twice in the same draw. The list never leaves your device.
Great for
- Teachers: cold-call students fairly, or pick helpers and presentation order.
- Raffles and giveaways: paste the entries and draw winners, then copy the results.
- Teams and meetings: choose who speaks first or who takes the notes this week.
Prefer something more dramatic?
Switch to Spin the wheel at the top to pick the same names with a spinning wheel, or Make teams to split the whole list into random groups.
Frequently asked questions
Can the same name be picked twice?
Not in the same draw. Between draws it can, unless you tick <b>Remove picked names from the list</b>.
How many names can I add?
Thousands. The picker is limited only by your device.
Can I paste names from Excel or Google Sheets?
Yes. Copy a column and paste it; each cell becomes one line.
Is there a record of who was picked?
Yes, the <b>Results</b> list shows every pick from this session with the time.
Is it really random?
Yes. It uses the cryptographic random generator built into your browser and an unbiased shuffle.