Random Team & Name Picker
Split names into random teams, pick random individuals, or shuffle your list. Save groups to your browser, exclude selected people, and export results. All data stays in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
How to Use the Team Picker
- Enter names — paste one name per line into the text area, then click "Load Names".
- Exclude members — click the X on any name chip to exclude them from picks.
- Create teams — set the number of teams and click "Create Random Teams".
- Pick individuals — choose how many random people to pick.
- Shuffle & export — randomize the order or export results as text.
Perfect for Team Activities
Whether you're splitting a class into project groups, assigning rotation duties, or picking winners for a giveaway, this tool makes random selection fair and fun.
Names are saved to your browser, so you can come back later without re-entering everything. The animation reveal adds excitement when teams are assigned!
Frequently Asked Questions
Click the X button on their name chip. Excluded names are grayed out and won't be included in team assignments or random picks.
Your names and settings are saved to localStorage automatically. Results can be exported as text for sharing.
Yes, the tool uses a cryptographically secure random shuffle to ensure fair and unbiased team assignments.
Use Cases
Class Group Projects
Randomly assigning students to groups for school projects ensures fair and unbiased team formation every time.
Raffle Winner Selection
Picking raffle winners from a list of participants is quick and transparent with a random name picker tool.
Balanced Sports Teams
Creating balanced sports teams by randomly distributing players helps ensure competitive and fair games.
Fair Task Distribution
Fair task distribution among team members becomes effortless when you can randomly assign responsibilities.
Random Selection for Games
Random selection for party games, icebreakers, or choosing who goes first adds excitement and fairness to any activity.