Girl
Rachel
ewe, lamb
About Rachel
A classic that has weathered centuries, Rachel remains perpetually relevant across generations and cultures. This name needs no introduction—its familiarity is its strength, providing instant recognition while never feeling dated or overused. The gentle "r" and soft "ch" create a tender sound that suits both children and adults with equal grace. Rachel has consistently appeared in naming records throughout history, demonstrating remarkable staying power that transcends temporary trends. It offers the comfort of tradition without the weight of being old-fashioned, making it an excellent choice for parents who appreciate timeless elegance. The name's widespread use means your daughter will find easy acceptance wherever life takes her.
Popularity of the Name Rachel
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #109 | ||||
| 1881 | #114 | ||||
| 1882 | #109 | ||||
| 1883 | #121 | ||||
| 1884 | #115 | ||||
| 1885 | #122 | ||||
| 1886 | #130 | ||||
| 1887 | #126 | ||||
| 1888 | #129 | ||||
| 1889 | #134 | ||||
| 1890 | #124 | ||||
| 1891 | #134 | ||||
| 1892 | #122 | ||||
| 1893 | #134 | ||||
| 1894 | #136 | ||||
| 1895 | #130 | ||||
| 1896 | #137 | ||||
| 1897 | #154 | ||||
| 1898 | #138 | ||||
| 1899 | #145 | ||||
| 1900 | #153 | #98 | |||
| 1901 | #135 | ||||
| 1902 | #141 | #135 | |||
| 1903 | #142 | ||||
| 1904 | #152 | #147 | |||
| 1905 | #143 | #124 | |||
| 1906 | #158 | #140 | |||
| 1907 | #154 | #133 | |||
| 1908 | #159 | ||||
| 1909 | #154 | #141 | |||
| 1910 | #151 | #144 | |||
| 1911 | #150 | #120 | |||
| 1912 | #151 | #148 | |||
| 1913 | #145 | #126 | |||
| 1914 | #151 | ||||
| 1915 | #156 | #158 | |||
| 1916 | #153 | #163 | |||
| 1917 | #157 | #162 | |||
| 1918 | #148 | #159 | |||
| 1919 | #150 | #174 | |||
| 1920 | #156 | #196 | |||
| 1921 | #152 | #166 | |||
| 1922 | #154 | ||||
| 1923 | #160 | #154 | |||
| 1924 | #157 | ||||
| 1925 | #165 | #195 | |||
| 1926 | #165 | ||||
| 1927 | #169 | #167 | |||
| 1928 | #177 | #174 | |||
| 1929 | #167 | #169 | |||
| 1930 | #164 | ||||
| 1931 | #161 | ||||
| 1932 | #156 | #199 | |||
| 1933 | #161 | ||||
| 1934 | #163 | ||||
| 1935 | #164 | ||||
| 1936 | #163 | #115 | |||
| 1937 | #163 | #173 | |||
| 1938 | #165 | #129 | |||
| 1939 | #160 | #182 | |||
| 1940 | #166 | #196 | |||
| 1941 | #159 | #164 | |||
| 1942 | #163 | #245 | |||
| 1943 | #170 | #161 | |||
| 1944 | #172 | #207 | |||
| 1945 | #174 | #232 | |||
| 1946 | #196 | #214 | |||
| 1947 | #190 | #201 | |||
| 1948 | #195 | #174 | |||
| 1949 | #191 | #180 | |||
| 1950 | #189 | #154 | |||
| 1951 | #202 | #186 | |||
| 1952 | #185 | #170 | |||
| 1953 | #175 | #176 | |||
| 1954 | #182 | #152 | |||
| 1955 | #185 | #146 | |||
| 1956 | #197 | #136 | |||
| 1957 | #194 | #140 | |||
| 1958 | #201 | #142 | |||
| 1959 | #201 | #145 | |||
| 1960 | #198 | #172 | |||
| 1961 | #186 | #120 | |||
| 1962 | #194 | #115 | |||
| 1963 | #179 | #116 | |||
| 1964 | #173 | #118 | #185 | ||
| 1965 | #175 | #71 | #146 | ||
| 1966 | #154 | #68 | #124 | ||
| 1967 | #105 | #48 | #109 | ||
| 1968 | #92 | #40 | #92 | ||
| 1969 | #69 | #22 | #65 | ||
| 1970 | #58 | #4 | #41 | ||
| 1971 | #54 | #3 | #43 | ||
| 1972 | #40 | #3 | #43 | ||
| 1973 | #42 | #4 | #49 | ||
| 1974 | #36 | #5 | #46 | ||
| 1975 | #26 | #7 | #42 | ||
| 1976 | #23 | #7 | #40 | ||
| 1977 | #26 | #7 | #54 | ||
| 1978 | #25 | #8 | #53 | ||
| 1979 | #27 | #8 | #49 | ||
| 1980 | #23 | #13 | #49 | ||
| 1981 | #22 | #10 | #39 | ||
| 1982 | #21 | #8 | #40 | ||
| 1983 | #20 | #10 | #26 | ||
| 1984 | #15 | #11 | #22 | ||
| 1985 | #13 | #8 | #22 | ||
| 1986 | #15 | #12 | #21 | ||
| 1987 | #17 | #12 | #17 | ||
| 1988 | #19 | #8 | #15 | ||
| 1989 | #18 | #11 | #17 | ||
| 1990 | #16 | #10 | #13 | ||
| 1991 | #14 | #8 | #9 | #21 | |
| 1992 | #16 | #14 | #9 | #21 | |
| 1993 | #14 | #18 | #10 | #23 | |
| 1994 | #13 | #27 | #10 | #18 | |
| 1995 | #12 | #28 | #13 | #12 | |
| 1996 | #9 | #25 | #12 | #9 | |
| 1997 | #13 | #21 | #28 | #6 | #10 |
| 1998 | #15 | #25 | #26 | #7 | #13 |
| 1999 | #19 | #23 | #40 | #7 | #13 |
| 2000 | #21 | #29 | #40 | #11 | #16 |
| 2001 | #24 | #33 | #61 | #11 | #18 |
| 2002 | #24 | #34 | #61 | #13 | #18 |
| 2003 | #28 | #37 | #53 | #7 | #13 |
| 2004 | #34 | #49 | #65 | #15 | #21 |
| 2005 | #38 | #57 | #71 | #12 | #21 |
| 2006 | #48 | #68 | #94 | #17 | #22 |
| 2007 | #59 | #81 | #142 | #19 | #36 |
| 2008 | #74 | #92 | #115 | #27 | #51 |
| 2009 | #89 | #103 | #138 | #29 | #41 |
| 2010 | #99 | #127 | #321 | #29 | #56 |
| 2011 | #116 | #152 | #193 | #39 | #71 |
| 2012 | #130 | #170 | #220 | #40 | #70 |
| 2013 | #137 | #182 | #207 | #43 | #71 |
| 2014 | #155 | #207 | #211 | #54 | #79 |
| 2015 | #167 | #211 | #223 | #43 | #99 |
| 2016 | #171 | #221 | #262 | #74 | #99 |
| 2017 | #191 | #229 | #195 | #88 | #88 |
| 2018 | #198 | #267 | #266 | #108 | #105 |
| 2019 | #191 | #281 | #228 | #98 | #96 |
| 2020 | #226 | #316 | #122 | #129 | |
| 2021 | #239 | #319 | #123 | #118 | |
| 2022 | #240 | #354 | #456 | #148 | #147 |
| 2023 | #254 | #374 | #393 | #157 | #156 |
| 2024 | #246 | #394 | #192 | #204 | |
| 2025 | #250 | #388 | #435 | #191 | #204 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Rachel
Names Similar to Rachel
Nicknames for Rachel
- Rach
- Ray
- Chel
- Rae
Famous People Named Rachel
| Rachel McAdams | Canadian actress |
| Rachel Weisz | British actress |
| Rachel Carson | American marine biologist and author |
| Rachel Maddow | American television host and political commentator |
| Rachel Platten | American singer-songwriter |
| Rachel Roy | American fashion designer |
| Rachel Brosnahan | American actress |
| Rachel Zoe | American fashion stylist |
| Rachel Nichols | American sports journalist and TV host |
| Rachel Khoo | British chef and author |
| Rachel Boston | American actress |
| Rachel Uchitel | American TV personality |
| Rachel True | American actress |
| Rachel Dratch | American actress and comedian |
| Rachel Hurd-Wood | British actress |
| Rachel Riley | British television presenter |
| Rachel Roberts | Welsh actress |
| Rachel Blanchard | Canadian actress |
| Rachel Hunter | New Zealand model and actress |
| Rachel Cusk | Canadian-British novelist and writer |
Characters Named Rachel
| Rachel Green | "Friends" TV series |
| Rachel Berry | "Glee" TV series |
| Rachel Dawes | Batman comics and movies |
| Rachel Roth/Raven | DC Comics' Teen Titans |
| Rachel Elizabeth Dare | "Percy Jackson" book series |
| Rachel Amber | "Life is Strange" video game series |
| Rachel Zane | "Suits" TV series |
| Rachel Summers | Marvel Comics' X-Men |
| Rachel Keller | "Legion" TV series |
| Rachel Duncan | "Orphan Black" TV series |
| Rachel Cuddy | "House" TV series |
| Rachel Greenberg | "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" TV series |
| Rachel Pirzad | "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini |
| Rachel Jansen | "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" movie |
| Rachel Chu | "Crazy Rich Asians" book and movie |
| Rachel Kinski | "Neighbours" TV series |
| Rachel Morgan | "The Hollows" book series |
| Rachel Posner | "House of Cards" TV series |
| Rachel Watson | "Sharp Objects" by Gillian Flynn |