🎰 Random Name Picker

About

Random Name Picker uses a cryptographically seeded shuffle to give every name an equal probability of being selected — no weighting, no bias. Paste one name per line, hit Pick, and watch the slot-machine animation spin before landing on the winner. If you need to run multiple rounds (classroom draws, prize raffles, team assignments), toggle "Remove winner after each draw" so the same person never wins twice. All names stay in your browser's memory; nothing is sent to any server. The tool works offline once the page is loaded and requires no plugins or extensions.

How to use

1. Type or paste your list of names into the text area, one name per line.
2. Optionally enable "Remove winner after each draw" to prevent repeat winners across multiple rounds.
3. Click the Pick button to start the slot-machine animation.
4. The animation stops on the randomly selected winner, highlighted on screen.
5. Click Pick again to draw the next winner, or reset the list to start over.

FAQ

Is the draw truly random and fair?

Yes. The picker uses the browser's crypto.getRandomValues API for a cryptographically uniform shuffle, so every name has an equal chance with no hidden weighting.

How many names can I add?

There is no hard limit. The tool handles thousands of names without issue since all processing happens in browser memory.

Does removing winners affect the fairness of remaining draws?

No. After each draw the remaining names are re-shuffled with a fresh random seed, so every name in the remaining pool has an equal chance in the next round.

Are my names stored or shared with anyone?

No. Your names exist only in your browser's memory and are cleared when you close or refresh the tab. Nothing is sent to any server.

Can I use this for classroom or workplace draws?

Absolutely. Paste your class roster or team member list, enable winner removal, and run as many rounds as you need. The slot-machine animation makes results feel transparent and exciting for participants.