Raquel
Female name · ↓ Falling
18,695
Total Births
1970
Peak Year
#906
Rank 2023
1927
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Raquel
Raquel is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 18,695 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1920s | 111 births |
| 1930s | 343 births |
| 1940s | 322 births |
| 1950s | 626 births |
| 1960s | 1,644 births |
| 1970s | 3,775 births |
| 1980s | 3,780 births |
| 1990s | 4,241 births |
| 2000s | 2,566 births |
| 2010s | 1,037 births |
| 2020s | 250 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raquel?
Raquel has been given to 18,695 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1970 with 571 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #906.
Is Raquel a boy or girl name?
Raquel is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Raquel most popular?
Raquel was most popular in 1970, when 571 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Raquel?
Raquel first appeared in US records in 1927.