Random Year Generator

Use this random year generator to pick years from any range. Set your start and end then click generate. You can now create a list of up to 100 years in one run. Great for sample data and tests. Helpful for quizzes and fun picks. It takes seconds to use.

What this tool does

It picks years at random within your range. Each year has an equal chance. Results include the first and last year you set. You'll get one year or many years based on your count. A copy button saves the result to your clipboard.

How to use this tool

Step by step

1. Enter a value in Start Year.
2. Enter a value in End Year.
3. Enter a number in Number of Years.
4. Select Generate Random Year(s).
5. Read the result that appears below.
6. Select Copy to Clipboard to save the result.

Input fields explained

• Start Year: The first year in your range. Enter a whole number like 1900.
• End Year: The last year in your range. Enter a whole number like 2024.
• Number of Years: How many results you want. Pick a value from 1 to 100.

Default values load for quick tests. Start Year is 1900. End Year is 2024. Number of Years is 1.

Output and how to read it

If you set the count to 1, you see a single year. For more than 1, you see a comma separated list. The order shows the draw sequence. The draw uses an equal chance for each year.

Notes and limits

• Use whole numbers only.
• Start Year must be less than or equal to End Year.
• Each run can return up to 100 years.
• The range includes both ends.
• Duplicates may appear in a list.
• Click Generate again for a fresh set.
• The copy button shows a short message after copy.
• A Copied message appears for two seconds.
• The copy feature works in modern browsers and many older ones.
• All fields need valid numbers.
• If inputs break these rules the tool shows an error and hides the result.

Common use cases

• Teachers who set history quizzes.
• Writers who need random dates for prompts.
• Developers who seed test data.
• Game hosts who need fair draws by year.
• Students who practice statistics or sampling.
• Analysts who pick sample years for audits.

Tips to get the most value

• Focus on a decade with a tight range.
• Use a wide range for varied results.
• For distinct years, copy the list and remove duplicates in a sheet.
• Sort the list in your editor if needed.
• Run several times and join the lists.

That is the whole process. Set a range, pick a count, and get instant years.