Rachel Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Rachel is most popular in Alaska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Rachel has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too rising for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too rising for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, too rising for female in West. Across generations, 'Rachel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3303rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2537th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3444th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1778th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1560th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6302nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20190th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 160th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 172nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 193rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 46th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 30th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 187th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rachel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rachel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Rachel"
"Rachel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3303rd of 7545 | 100 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2537th of 6773 | 166 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3444th of 7552 | 105 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1778th of 10718 | 409 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1560th of 16616 | 806 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6302nd of 24088 | 185 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 20190th of 23106 | 10 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 160th of 9107 | 25,882 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 172nd of 9204 | 22,565 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 193rd of 12526 | 32,505 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 46th of 19264 | 105,940 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15th of 27321 | 246,584 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 30th of 35406 | 114,126 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 187th of 30306 | 19,307 |
Regional Popularity of "Rachel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
50.82% 1770th/3483 |
45.76% 1610th/3518 |
49.11% 1986th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.52% 1530th/3685 |
39.20% 1754th/4475 |
30.17% 1567th/5194 |
28.11% 1776th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
48.13% 3520th/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Rachel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
13.06% 185th/1416 |
12.26% 169th/1379 |
5.45% 129th/2366 |
13.57% 155th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
14.36% 222nd/1546 |
11.57% 180th/1556 |
5.91% 139th/2353 |
9.89% 153rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
10.51% 234th/2227 |
8.15% 198th/2430 |
5.96% 170th/2853 |
6.34% 176th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
1.50% 44th/2937 |
1.67% 58th/3483 |
1.48% 52nd/3518 |
0.94% 38th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
0.35% 13th/3685 |
0.31% 14th/4475 |
0.31% 16th/5194 |
0.22% 14th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
0.65% 30th/4582 |
0.43% 22nd/5164 |
0.51% 37th/7313 |
0.58% 43rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
6.83% 272nd/3984 |
1.56% 70th/4487 |
3.94% 269th/6822 |
3.98% 250th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rachel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rachel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.