Rachael is a popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #79 in 1997 with 643 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 721 births ranking #77. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 10.8%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 456 girls born was named Rachael. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.