NAME PROFILE
Rachel
Rachel is a Hebrew name meaning 'ewe.' It conveys a sense of gentleness and nurturing, often associated with qualities of beauty, grace, and compassion. The name evokes an image of a caring individual who is deeply connected to her loved ones.
Key Stats
| Total births | 575,748 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1985 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 21%TX — 20%NY — 20%IL — 19%FL — 19%
Notable People
Rachel Green (Character from *Friends*) · Rachel Maddow (Television host and political commentator) · Rachel Carson (Marine biologist and author of *Silent Spring*) · Rachel Weisz (Actress, *The Favourite*) · Rachel Bilson (Actress, *The O.C.*)
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