Is Rachel a popular name?

Rachel reached a best rank of #74 in 2008 and has charted in 3 years.

Where does Rachel rank now?

Rachel does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.

Girls

Best rank #74 (2008) · ranked in 3 years

With a peak of #74 in 2008, Rachel appeared in the rankings across 2008-2010.

It eased from #74 in 2008 to #99 in 2010.

As of the latest count (2025), Rachel has fallen out of the top ranks.

At its peak year of 2008, Rachel was given to 4,087 newborns.

Rachel was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Ryan, Riley, Rowan stand out as close matches to Rachel, tracking a similar sound or popularity window. See how their rankings compare below.

Is Rachel a popular name?: Rachel reached a best rank of #74 in 2008 and has charted in 3 years.
Where does Rachel rank now?: Rachel does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Rachel a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Rachel most popular?: Rachel peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)