Rachel is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #10495 in 2012 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 34 births ranking #2999. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 72.0%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 270,946 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.