Rahmel
Every Rahmel since 1975 — 732 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rahmel
Rahmel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,089 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 732 American babies have been named Rahmel. Its peak came in 1991, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Rahmel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rahmel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #8,089 |
| 2024 | 6 | #12,015 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,543 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,396 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,969 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,404 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,692 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,470 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,519 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,657 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,565 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,580 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,854 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,711 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,503 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4,991 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,356 |
| 2008 | 19 | #5,019 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,611 |
| 2006 | 18 | #5,020 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,224 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,191 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,209 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,656 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,336 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,990 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,417 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,939 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,755 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,385 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,299 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rahmel in 2025?
Rahmel ranked #8,089 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rahmel?
732 babies have been named Rahmel in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rahmel most popular?
Rahmel peaked in 1991, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Rahmel a boy or girl name?
Rahmel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rahmel rising or falling?
Rahmel has been roughly stable over the past decade.