Rachel
Rachel is a Hebrew name meaning 'ewe' or 'lamb,' symbolizing gentleness and purity. In the Bible, Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin, making it a name with deep biblical significance.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,207. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,664
- 2012: 2,420
- 2013: 2,325
- 2014: 2,090
- 2015: 1,941
- 2016: 1,884
- 2017: 1,622
- 2018: 1,558
- 2019: 1,548
- 2020: 1,305
- 2021: 1,271
- 2022: 1,263
- 2023: 1,224
- 2024: 1,292
- 2025: 1,225
- 2026 (projected): 1,207
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many cultures
- •Strong biblical heritage appeals to many families
- •Maintains popularity without feeling trendy or dated
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
573,957
Total births since 1880
1985
Peak year
Discovery
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