Rachel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3001 in 1996 with 25 recorded births. This places Rachel in the top 28% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 34 births ranking #2999. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 75,769 boys born was named Rachel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Rachel is a long-established biblical classic meaning 'ewe'. It feels gentle, intelligent, and securely traditional.
Known from the Hebrew Bible, Rachel has remained widely used across Jewish and Christian traditions for centuries. Its history gives it stability, while the sound keeps it approachable.