Racquel
A female given name from Hebrew; a fanciful spelling of Raquel.
Every Racquel since 1951 — 4,767 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Racquel
Racquel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,702 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 4,767 American babies have been named Racquel. Its peak came in 1970, when 193 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Racquel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Racquel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,702 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,877 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,765 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,203 | — | — |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,144 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,150 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,183 | — | — |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,033 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,485 | — | — |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,943 | — | — |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,904 | — | — |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,567 | — | — |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,317 | — | — |
| 2012 | 39 | #3,973 | — | — |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,334 | — | — |
| 2010 | 42 | #3,732 | — | — |
| 2009 | 39 | #4,000 | — | — |
| 2008 | 37 | #4,254 | — | — |
| 2007 | 66 | #2,780 | — | — |
| 2006 | 54 | #3,126 | — | — |
| 2005 | 37 | #3,928 | — | — |
| 2004 | 46 | #3,314 | — | — |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,791 | — | — |
| 2002 | 55 | #2,770 | — | — |
| 2001 | 64 | #2,454 | — | — |
| 2000 | 72 | #2,207 | — | — |
| 1995 | 110 | #1,462 | — | — |
| 1990 | 157 | #1,118 | — | — |
| 1985 | 121 | #1,177 | — | — |
| 1980 | 109 | #1,213 | — | — |
| 1975 | 127 | #977 | — | — |
| 1970 | 193 | #759 | — | — |
| 1965 | 12 | #3,898 | — | — |
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Famous people named Racquel
- Racquel Darrian Pornographic actor · b. 1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Racquel mean?
A female given name from Hebrew; a fanciful spelling of Raquel.
How popular is the name Racquel in 2025?
Racquel ranked #16,702 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Racquel?
4,767 babies have been named Racquel in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Racquel most popular?
Racquel peaked in 1970, when 193 newborns received the name.
Is Racquel a boy or girl name?
Racquel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Racquel rising or falling?
Racquel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Racquel?
Well-known people named Racquel include Racquel Darrian (pornographic actor).