Rachel is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #27 in 1996 with 2,105 recorded births. This places Rachel in the top 1% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 2,120 births ranking #28. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 141 girls born was named Rachel. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.