girls' name · peaked 1982

Rachell

Every Rachell since 1915 — 3,976 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1982Girls
Rank 2025
#4,637
among girls
Babies in 2025
30
named Rachell
Peak year
1982
99 babies
All-time total
3,976
since 1915

The story of Rachell

Rachell is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,637 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1915, 3,976 American babies have been named Rachell. Its peak came in 1982, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rachell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Rachell year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025 30 #4,637
2024 45 #3,500
2023 37 #4,026
2022 20 #6,162
2021 11 #9,408
2020 14 #7,864
2019 28 #4,873
2018 21 #5,962
2017 22 #5,781
2016 22 #5,941
2015 30 #4,693
2014 28 #4,999
2013 32 #4,517
2012 34 #4,363
2011 32 #4,545
2010 45 #3,559
2009 34 #4,455
2008 45 #3,634
2007 48 #3,458
2006 61 #2,879
2005 60 #2,781
2004 48 #3,216
2003 58 #2,734
2002 57 #2,700
2001 71 #2,280
2000 69 #2,271
1995 53 #2,447
1990 67 #2,021
1985 98 #1,346
1980 80 #1,499
1975 65 #1,556
1970 64 #1,541
1965 30 #2,193
1960 26 #2,358
1955 21 #2,455
1950 15 #2,748
1945
1940 5 #4,888
1935 7 #3,680
1930
1925 8 #3,959
1920 11 #3,061
1915 8 #3,370
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Rachell in 2025?

Rachell ranked #4,637 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Rachell?

3,976 babies have been named Rachell in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Rachell most popular?

Rachell peaked in 1982, when 99 newborns received the name.

Is Rachell a boy or girl name?

Rachell is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Rachell rising or falling?

Rachell is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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