Racquel: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#16,702

among girls · ↓1,825 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Racquel

How common

1 in 321,453

girls born in 2025

Peak year

1970

193 babies

All-time total

4,767

#2,663 all-time among girls

First recorded

1951

in Social Security records

Racquel popularity over time

4,767 babies have been named Racquel since 1951, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

GirlsBoys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
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1950s	18	–	18	2	–	#4,720
1960s	326	–	326	33	+1711%	#810
1970s	1,134	–	1,134	113	+248%	#759
1980s	1,267	5	1,272	127	+12%	#920
1990s	1,233	–	1,233	123	-3%	#1,112
2000s	526	–	526	53	-57%	#2,207
2010s	219	–	219	22	-58%	#3,732
2020s (to 2025)	39	–	39	7	-70%	#10,144

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.

How old are people named Racquel?

The median living Racquel is about 37 years old; half are between 29 and 49. An estimated 4,600 people named Racquel are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Racquel Darrian Pornographic actor, United States b. 1968 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Racquel, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Racquel?

The median living Racquel is about 37 years old. Half of all living Racquels are between 29 and 49 years old.

How many people named Racquel are alive today?

An estimated 4,600 people named Racquel are alive in the United States, based on 4,767 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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).

Names like Racquel

Names that sound and feel close to Racquel: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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