Rashel
Every Rashel since 1964 — 1,202 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rashel
Rashel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,953 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 1,202 American babies have been named Rashel. Its peak came in 2008, when 80 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Rashel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rashel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,953 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,349 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,473 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,048 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 10 | #10,108 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,253 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,226 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,770 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,534 |
| 2014 | 30 | #4,746 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,482 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,578 |
| 2011 | 28 | #5,030 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,933 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,346 |
| 2008 | 80 | #2,413 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,197 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,774 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,712 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,258 |
| 2003 | 49 | #3,078 |
| 2002 | 41 | #3,380 |
| 2001 | 67 | #2,374 |
| 2000 | 75 | #2,153 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,585 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,767 |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,598 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,241 |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,899 |
| 1970 | 17 | #3,681 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rashel in 2025?
Rashel ranked #9,953 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rashel?
1,202 babies have been named Rashel in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rashel most popular?
Rashel peaked in 2008, when 80 newborns received the name.
Is Rashel a boy or girl name?
Rashel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rashel rising or falling?
Rashel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.