Rachel is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #421 in 2023 with 97 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 2,120 births ranking #28. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 95.4%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 2,645 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.