Rachel is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #247 in 2024 with 1,285 recorded births. This places Rachel in the top 1% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 16,120 births ranking #9. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 92.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,255 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.