All about the name
Rachel
Male
« Rachel is a Hebrew feminine given name meaning "ewe" or "female sheep," derived from the Hebrew word רחל. It was famously carried by Rachel, one of Jacob's wives and mother to Joseph and Benjamin in the Bible. Today, Rachel remains a widely popular girls' name globally. »
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Meaning, origin, history
Rachel is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "ewe" or "female sheep". The name Rachel is derived from the Hebrew word רחל, which means "sheep".
In the Bible, Rachel was one of the two wives of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. She was also the favorite wife of Jacob and was deeply loved by him.
The name Rachel has been popular throughout history and has been used by many notable figures. For example, Rachel Carson was an American marine biologist and conservationist whose groundbreaking book "Silent Spring" sparked the environmental movement in the 1960s. Rachel Whiteread is a British contemporary artist who won the Turner Prize in 1993.
Today, Rachel remains a popular name for girls around the world. It has been consistently ranked among the top 1,000 names for girls in the United States since the early 20th century. In France, Rachel was the fourth most popular girl's name in the year 2000.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Rachel since 1880
Total births
1,791
Total since 1880
Peak year
1989
106 births
in 2018
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Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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