How Popular (or Rare) was Rachel in 2025?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

ℹ️ This is currently the latest official government data available for Rachel in 2026.
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#2,999
Best Rank (2004)
34
Peak Year (2004)
220
Total Births (1996-2025)

📊 The Rachel Story

The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 34 births ranking #2999. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Hebrew  |  Meaning: ewe

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.

Did you know?Rachel is one of the biblical names that has stayed familiar across generations without needing reinvention.
Similar namesRebecca, Ruth, Sarah, Leah, Rae
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