Racheal
Every Racheal since 1910 — 10,520 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Racheal
Racheal is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,524 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1910, 10,520 American babies have been named Racheal. Its peak came in 1985, when 388 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Racheal stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Racheal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,524 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,764 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,202 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,951 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,980 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,176 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,502 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,534 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,940 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,199 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,872 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,449 |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,362 |
| 2011 | 42 | #3,708 |
| 2010 | 57 | #3,002 |
| 2009 | 70 | #2,637 |
| 2008 | 77 | #2,476 |
| 2007 | 94 | #2,141 |
| 2006 | 88 | #2,201 |
| 2005 | 91 | #2,069 |
| 2004 | 92 | #2,015 |
| 2003 | 120 | #1,610 |
| 2002 | 126 | #1,506 |
| 2001 | 128 | #1,473 |
| 2000 | 157 | #1,251 |
| 1995 | 266 | #764 |
| 1990 | 354 | #637 |
| 1985 | 388 | #518 |
| 1980 | 284 | #644 |
| 1975 | 191 | #753 |
| 1970 | 120 | #1,035 |
| 1965 | 35 | #1,979 |
| 1960 | 31 | #2,080 |
| 1955 | 23 | #2,324 |
| 1950 | 20 | #2,236 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,879 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,914 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,414 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,396 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,907 |
| 1920 | 26 | #1,656 |
| 1915 | 14 | #2,232 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,355 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Racheal in 2025?
Racheal ranked #14,524 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Racheal?
10,520 babies have been named Racheal in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Racheal most popular?
Racheal peaked in 1985, when 388 newborns received the name.
Is Racheal a boy or girl name?
Racheal is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Racheal rising or falling?
Racheal is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.