Random Name Picker - Giveaway & Raffle Winner Generator

Q: How do I pick a random winner?

Paste your list of names (one per line) and click Pick Winner. An exciting countdown reveals the randomly selected winner.

Q: Is the selection truly random?

Yes! We use cryptographically secure randomization for fair selection. Each entry has an equal chance of winning.

Q: Can I pick multiple winners?

Yes! Set the number of winners to pick before clicking the button. Each winner is unique.

How to Pick a Random Winner Online

Enter names — Paste your participant list (one name per line)
Click "Pick Winner" — Watch the exciting countdown animation
Celebrate! — The winner is revealed with confetti
Pick again — Select additional winners if needed

This tool uses a cryptographically secure random number generator to ensure 100% fair and unbiased results. Every participant has an equal chance of winning.

Common Use Cases

🎁 Social Media Giveaways

Pick winners for Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or Twitter giveaways. Copy comment names into the list and let the excitement begin!

🎫 Raffles & Contests

Run fair drawings for prizes, gift cards, or event tickets. Perfect for charity raffles and promotional contests.

🏫 Classroom Activities

Randomly select students for presentations, group assignments, or participation rewards. Makes learning fun!

🏢 Office & Team Events

Pick winners for team building activities, holiday parties, or company-wide drawings. Fair selection everyone can trust.

🎮 Game Night

Randomly select who goes first, assign teams, or pick challenges. Add excitement to board games and party activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I pick a random winner?

Paste your list of names (one per line) and click "Pick Winner". An exciting countdown reveals the randomly selected winner with confetti!

Is the selection truly random and fair?

Yes! We use cryptographically secure randomization (crypto.getRandomValues when available). Each entry has an exactly equal chance of winning.

Can I pick multiple winners?

Yes! After revealing the first winner, click "Pick Another" to select additional winners. Each selection is independent and fair.

What's the "Shuffle All" button for?

It randomizes the entire list order without picking a winner. Useful for creating random sequences or team assignments.

Is my participant data private?

Absolutely. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your names never leave your device—we can't see or store them.

🔒 100% Private & Fair

Your participant list never leaves your device. All random selection happens locally in your browser using secure randomization. Perfect for giveaways with sensitive participant information.

🎰 Random Winner Picker