Rachel: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A ewe name meaning gentle and nurturing.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #227
- Peak
- #9 in 1996
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Rachel Means
Rachel is a girl name of English origin. A ewe name meaning gentle and nurturing.
How Popular Rachel Is
Rachel currently ranks #227 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #9 in 1996. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Rachel
- Rachel was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #9 in 1996.
- Rachel has been a top 100 name across 167+ years of American history.
- Rachel is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has strong biblical roots and enduring spiritual significance.
Names Like Rachel
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Rachel
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Rachel.
Questions About Rachel
What does Rachel mean?
Rachel is a girl name of English origin. A ewe name meaning gentle and nurturing.
How popular is Rachel?
Rachel currently ranks #227 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #9 in 1996. It has held steady.
Where does Rachel come from?
Rachel comes from English roots. Rachel was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #9 in 1996.
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