Rachel
Female name · ★ Classic
225,470
Total Births
1985
Peak Year
#254
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Rachel
Rachel is a classic female name that has remained popular for over a century in the United States. With approximately 225,470 total births recorded since 1880, it is one of the most enduring American names. It peaked in popularity during the 1980s.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 3,653 births |
| 1890s | 3,739 births |
| 1900s | 3,967 births |
| 1910s | 5,450 births |
| 1920s | 5,970 births |
| 1930s | 5,233 births |
| 1940s | 5,426 births |
| 1950s | 6,743 births |
| 1960s | 10,500 births |
| 1970s | 30,681 births |
| 1980s | 56,788 births |
| 1990s | 57,722 births |
| 2000s | 25,235 births |
| 2010s | 3,447 births |
| 2020s | 916 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rachel?
Rachel has been given to 225,470 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1985 with 6,316 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #254.
Is Rachel a boy or girl name?
Rachel is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Rachel most popular?
Rachel was most popular in 1985, when 6,316 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Rachel?
Rachel first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).