Rachel

Rank 244th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Rachel was 244th most popular baby name for girls and 533rd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,247 babies were named Rachel in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,695 babies in the United States were named Rachel. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Rachel is around 37 years old.

The name "Rachel" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Rachel is Rach.

Rachel Meaning & Origin

The name Rachel originates from Hebrew and it means "ewe", symbolizing purity and gentleness.

The name Rachel is described as friendly, lively and compassionate.

Pronunciation

Rachel is pronounced ra-chel in English. The name Rachel has 6 letters and 2 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Rachel

Rachel is the name of a key character in the 1982 science fiction film "Blade Runner," where she is portrayed as a sophisticated android with human emotions.

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Geography

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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