RACHEL
The meaning of the unisex name Rachel is EWE
Details on RACHEL:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Gental
- Popularity for Girl:
- 515th in the USA (top 5%)
- Popularity for Boy:
- 32,200th in the USA (bottom 50%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
1,285 births
RACHEL as a GIRL in 2024
5 births
RACHEL as a BOY in 2018
The meaning(s) of RACHEL:
The name Rachel is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Rachel is: Lamb.
The name Rachel is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Rachel is: Lamb.
The name Rachel is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Rachel is: Ewe. Rachel was the second and favoured wife of Jacob in the Old Testament.
The name Rachel is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name Rachel is: Sheep.
USA SSA birth(s) for RACHEL:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name RACHEL
RACHEL as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1285 births |
| 2023 | 1223 births |
| 2022 | 1261 births |
| 2021 | 1271 births |
| 2020 | 1305 births |
| 2019 | 1547 births |
| 2018 | 1558 births |
| 2017 | 1591 births |
| 2016 | 1869 births |
| 2015 | 1927 births |
| 2014 | 2081 births |
| 2013 | 2311 births |
| 2012 | 2413 births |
| 2011 | 2655 births |
| 2010 | 3016 births |
| 2009 | 3582 births |
RACHEL as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 births |
| 2014 | 5 births |
| 2012 | 7 births |
| 2009 | 5 births |
| 2008 | 5 births |
| 2007 | 7 births |
| 2006 | 7 births |
| 2005 | 13 births |
| 2004 | 34 births |
| 2003 | 14 births |
| 2002 | 15 births |
| 2001 | 8 births |
| 2000 | 12 births |
| 1999 | 17 births |
| 1998 | 18 births |
| 1997 | 23 births |
About the name RACHEL
Rachel, a name steeped in history and meaning, finds its roots in the Hebrew word "raḥel," which translates to "ewe," symbolizing purity and gentleness. This beloved name has been cherished across centuries, often associated with the Biblical figure Rachel, the beloved wife of Jacob, who embodies beauty, devotion, and maternal strength. Its melodic quality and warm resonance have made it a timeless choice, favored in many cultures around the world. In the United States, Rachel has been a popular name since the 1970s, reflecting a blend of tradition and modernity. In France, the name evokes elegance and charm, while in Italy, it carries a sense of familial warmth. The name also finds its place in various cultures, appearing in forms such as Rachael and Raquel, loved by families in Spanish-speaking countries. Whether whispered in the fields of Israel or celebrated in the bustling streets of Paris, Rachel is a name that wraps itself around the heart, evoking a sense of heritage, love, and connection—a perfect choice for a new beginning.
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