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Rachael Name Popularity

How popular is the name Rachael? Here’s everything we know.

Year Rank # Births % Births
1910 — 8 0.0023%
1911 — 13 0.0035%
1912 — 15 0.003%
1913 — 19 0.0034%
1914 — 25 0.0036%
1915 — 33 0.0036%
1916 — 87 0.009%
1917 — 82 0.0082%
1918 — 91 0.0085%
1919 — 63 0.006%
1920 — 43 0.0039%
1921 — 84 0.0073%
1922 — 65 0.0058%
1923 — 46 0.0041%
1924 — 26 0.0022%
1925 — 35 0.0031%
1926 — 44 0.004%
1927 — 23 0.0021%
1928 — 17 0.0016%
1929 — 29 0.0028%
1930 — 17 0.0016%
1931 — 0 0%
1932 — 6 0.0006%
1933 — 8 0.0009%
1934 — 5 0.0005%
1935 — 6 0.0006%
1936 — 0 0%
1937 — 5 0.0005%
1938 — 20 0.002%
1939 — 6 0.0006%
1940 — 21 0.002%
1941 — 18 0.0016%
1942 — 18 0.0014%
1943 — 12 0.0009%
1944 — 18 0.0015%
1945 — 12 0.001%
1946 — 29 0.002%
1947 — 30 0.0018%
1948 — 40 0.0025%
1949 — 44 0.0027%
1950 — 45 0.0028%
1951 — 36 0.0021%
1952 — 28 0.0016%
1953 — 84 0.0047%
1954 — 86 0.0047%
1955 — 58 0.0032%
1956 — 58 0.0031%
1957 — 64 0.0033%
1958 — 114 0.006%
1959 — 79 0.0042%
1960 — 79 0.0042%
1961 — 128 0.0068%
1962 — 113 0.0062%
1963 — 124 0.0069%
1964 — 137 0.0078%
1965 — 174 0.0106%
1966 — 200 0.0128%
1967 — 411 0.0271%
1968 — 443 0.0295%
1969 — 688 0.0447%
1970 — 857 0.0539%
1971 — 824 0.0548%
1972 — 952 0.0699%
1973 — 937 0.0723%
1974 — 1,175 0.0904%
1975 — 1,358 0.1057%
1976 — 1,417 0.1099%
1977 — 1,483 0.11%
1978 — 1,684 0.1253%
1979 — 1,845 0.1308%
1980 — 2,046 0.1399%
1981 — 2,121 0.1443%
1982 — 2,467 0.1651%
1983 — 2,403 0.1628%
1984 — 2,640 0.1775%
1985 — 2,762 0.182%
1986 — 2,698 0.1787%
1987 — 2,832 0.1856%
1988 — 2,827 0.1814%
1989 — 2,829 0.1753%
1990 — 3,024 0.1824%
1991 — 2,915 0.1788%
1992 — 2,745 0.172%
1993 — 2,741 0.1758%
1994 — 2,541 0.1656%
1995 — 2,599 0.1724%
1996 — 2,478 0.1655%
1997 — 2,028 0.1371%
1998 — 1,731 0.1157%
1999 — 1,635 0.1092%
2000 — 1,366 0.0894%
2001 — 1,280 0.085%
2002 — 1,011 0.0675%
2003 — 942 0.0619%
2004 — 821 0.0539%
2005 — 768 0.0502%
2006 — 789 0.0504%
2007 — 797 0.0505%
2008 — 622 0.0402%
2009 — 453 0.0303%
2010 — 360 0.025%
2011 — 263 0.0185%
2012 — 229 0.0161%
2013 — 188 0.0132%
2014 — 152 0.0104%
2015 — 143 0.0098%
2016 — 88 0.0061%
2017 — 61 0.0044%
2018 — 43 0.0031%
2019 — 33 0.0024%
2020 — 6 0.0005%
2021 — 11 0.0009%
2022 — 11 0.0008%
2023 — 11 0.0008%

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Names Like Rachael

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What names sound like Rachael?

If you like how Rachael sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Rachael.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Racheal

Ewe, female sheep

Hebrew

Rachele

Ewe, female sheep

Hebrew

Racheli

Ewe, female sheep

Hebrew

Rachell

Ewe, female sheep

Hebrew

Rachil

Ewe, female sheep

Hebrew

Racquel

Spanish

Raechel

Ewe, female sheep

Hebrew

Raychel

Ewe, female sheep

Hebrew

Richel

Powerful leader

German

What names are similar to Rachael?

Find a name that’s like Rachael, but just a little bit different.

Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Michael

Who resembles God?

Hebrew

Rachana

Creation

Indian (Sanskrit)

Rahel

Ewe, female sheep

Hebrew

Raphaela

God heals

Hebrew

4 Comments

  1. Being an island girl with this name is pretty amusing. You rarely find people here with this name they usually call their children, Rochelle or Racquel trying to keep the meaning but change the spelling/ pronunciation. I’ve been often told my name is old however I graciously disagree. I think the name is classy and span across time; it simple doesn’t age.

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  2. I really adore the name Rachael because is a precious and lovely name.i keep thanking my mom for dedicating that name to me , because anytime someone ask me of my name , when I mention Rachael , they will be like wow what a gorgeous name, people really love that name allot

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  3. My name is Rachael and I feel very privileged to have such a beautiful meaning in the bible. I absolutely adore children who are everything to me and I teach and tutor those in need at no profit and especially children who need help and nurturing. I feel all children are so precious and deserve to have the opportunity to learn how to believe in themselves and know how special they truly are. The other meaning to Rachael I only just discovered means mother to all and that made me appreciate my name so much more!

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  4. We just thought it was a beautiful name that isn’t super common these days. Her whole name is Rachael Grace Brink which has a nice rhythm to it and everyone we’ve shared it with has said how pretty the name is, literally no one has objected. She’s a very pretty little girl so it fits. Rachael means ewe (female sheep/lamb) and is a prominent female figure in the Bible, Grace was given because I like it’s many meanings. I also intend to give other similar names if I have another daughter, Natalie Hope or Abigail Faith.

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