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Rachel

Rachel is a girl name of English origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#204

How popular is Rachel?

Popularity in the United States

Rachel has been given to 569,291 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 1,284 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Rachel per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Rachel has been given to 51,336 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 1970s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Rachel per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 638 people called Rachel living in Spain, with an average age of 32.

569,291 Babies named since 1880
1990s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Rachel

Is Rachel a boy's or a girl's name?

Rachel is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Rachel?

Rachel has been given to 569,291 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.