#2472024 rank
1985peak year
572,695babies named Rachel since 1880
▼ 17%5-year trend
Rachel popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Rachel mean?
From Hebrew rachel 'ewe, female sheep'. The biblical Rachel was Jacob's beloved wife.
OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Rachel
Same era, same vibe — if you like Rachel, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Rachels
- Rachel McAdams, actress
Spellings & variants
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