Rachel is a highly popular girls' name in United States, ranking #21 in 2000 with 10,687 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 16,120 births ranking #9. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 33.7%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 170 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.