Rachael
Female name · ↓ Falling
31,892
Total Births
1990
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Rachael
Rachael is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1990s with significant usage. Approximately 31,892 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 189 births |
| 1890s | 195 births |
| 1900s | 248 births |
| 1910s | 472 births |
| 1920s | 401 births |
| 1930s | 319 births |
| 1940s | 214 births |
| 1950s | 499 births |
| 1960s | 1,189 births |
| 1970s | 5,014 births |
| 1980s | 9,937 births |
| 1990s | 9,492 births |
| 2000s | 3,428 births |
| 2010s | 295 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rachael?
Rachael has been given to 31,892 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1990 with 1,166 births that year.
Is Rachael a boy or girl name?
Rachael is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Rachael most popular?
Rachael was most popular in 1990, when 1,166 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Rachael?
Rachael first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).