Rachael Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Hebrew name Rachel, it means 'ewe' or 'lamb'.
Meaning of the Name Rachael
Rachael is a name of Hebrew origin and is derived from the biblical name Rachel. It means 'ewe' or 'lamb'. In the Old Testament, Rachel was one of the wives of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. The name is often associated with qualities such as beauty, grace, and femininity.
Popularity of the Name Rachael
The popularity for the name Rachael peaked in popularity in the year 1990 with 3,028 births, which ranked number 225 out of 22,678 unique names for that year. Rachael had the most female births in 1990 with 3,028, which ranked number 111 out of 15,234 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1987 with 17, which ranked number 2,942 out of 8,151 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Rachael has declined sharply over the last ten years from 296 births to 48 births, a decline of -83.78%. Among females, Rachael has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 296 births to 48 births, a decline of -83.78%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rachael
- 20 Year Trend of Rachael: -95.39%
- 10 Year Trend of Rachael: -83.78%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Rachael: -83.78%
Popularity of Rachael by State
Among females, Rachael was most popular in Northeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in PA, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Rachael. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1248 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Rachael
- Total Births of Rachael: 40 (-16.63%)
- Female Births of Rachael: 40 (-16.63%)
Given the downward trend of Rachael over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -16.63% decrease in total births, for a total of 40 births in 2024. For Females, births for Rachael have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 40 female births in 2024, a decrease of -16.63%.