Name Legacy

Rachel

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Rachel was most popular in 1985, when 16,437 American babies were given the name — ranking #40 that year. In 2025 it ranked #535, with 1,225 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 575,748 people named Rachel.

Most popular in1985
Rank that year#40
Births that year16,437
Total since 1880575,748

Rachel over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Rachel’s peak in 1985. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · "ewe"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org