SpinWheelo → Random Name Picker
Random Name Picker
Drop in your names, give the wheel a spin, and draw a winner everyone can see is fair.
Random picker
Add names, then spin. The wheel below starts with a sample group — replace them with your own, then press SPIN. Running a raffle? Turn on Remove winner & respin. Everything runs in your browser; nothing you enter is stored.
The wheel
A random name picker is a spin wheel with one name per slice. Every slice is equal, so when you spin, each name has the same chance of being drawn — a transparent, impartial way to pick a winner, a volunteer, or who goes next.
Key takeaways
- Equal slices → every name has the same odds.
- Raffle mode removes each winner so there are no repeats.
- Every draw is random and independent of the last.
- Great for classrooms, streams, and small giveaways.
How the random name picker works
Each name you enter becomes one equal colored slice of the wheel. Press SPIN and the wheel rotates a random amount with a smooth, slowing animation, then stops with the pointer at the top marking the winner. Because the stopping point is chosen at random and every slice is the same size, each name has an identical chance of being picked on any given spin.
For a single winner, just spin. For a raffle or a ranked draw, turn on Remove winner & respin: the winning name is removed after each spin, so you can draw first place, then second, then third from the names that remain — with no chance of picking the same person twice.
When to use a name picker
- Classroom cold-calling — pick a student fairly, no favorites.
- Giveaways & raffles — draw a winner on stream or in person.
- Chores & tasks — decide who does what.
- Turn order — who goes first in a game or presentation.
- Secret Santa and other group draws.
Need to split that same list into groups instead of picking one winner? Use the Team Generator. Picking a number rather than a name? Try the Random Number Generator.
One winner vs. raffle mode
| Goal | Setting | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Pick one winner | Remove winner off | Every name stays on the wheel each spin. |
| Draw 1st / 2nd / 3rd | Remove winner on | Each winner is removed before the next spin. |
| Re-draw fresh | Reload / re-add names | The full list returns for a new round. |
With equal slices, each remaining name always has the same chance on the next spin.
Frequently asked questions
How does the random name picker work?
Add a name per slice of the wheel. When you spin, the wheel rotates a random amount and slows to a stop, with a fixed pointer at the top marking the winner. Because the stopping point is random and every slice is the same size, each name has an equal chance of being drawn.
How do I add a lot of names at once?
Type or paste names into the editor one per row, then add more with the "Add name" button. Each name becomes its own equal slice — labels shorten on the wheel face if they get long, but the full name stays in the editor.
How do I run a raffle without repeat winners?
Turn on "Remove winner & respin". After each spin the winning name is taken off the wheel, so the next spin draws from the remaining names — perfect for drawing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in order.
Is the draw really random and fair?
Yes. Each spin uses your browser's random number generator to choose the landing position, so no name is favored and previous draws never affect the next one. With equal slices, everyone has the same odds.
Can I use this for a giveaway?
Yes — it is great for classroom prizes, stream giveaways, and small raffles. For anything with money, prizes of real value, or legal requirements, follow the platform's rules and don't rely on this as an official, audited drawing.
Do I need to install anything or sign up?
No. The picker runs entirely in your browser. There is nothing to install, no account to create, and no names are stored or sent anywhere.
The wheel selects a landing position using the browser's built-in random number generator (Math.random). Outcomes are unweighted and independent: with equal slices, each name has an equal chance, and previous draws have no effect on future ones. See Are spinner wheels really random? for how this works.
Last reviewed 2026-06-28