Rashel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Rashel means 'ewe' or 'lamb' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Rashel
Rashel is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. It is a variant of the name Rachel, which means 'ewe' or 'lamb' in Hebrew. The name has biblical roots and is associated with the wife of Jacob in the Old Testament. Rashel is a graceful and elegant name with a gentle and nurturing connotation.
Popularity of the Name Rashel
The popularity for the name Rashel peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 80 births, which ranked number 4,219 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Rashel had the most female births in 2008 with 80, which ranked number 2,396 out of 20,474 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Rashel has declined sharply over the last ten years from 32 births to 9 births, a decline of -71.88%. Among females, Rashel has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 32 births to 9 births, a decline of -71.88%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rashel
- 20 Year Trend of Rashel: -78.05%
- 10 Year Trend of Rashel: -71.88%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Rashel: -71.88%
Popularity of Rashel by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Rashel. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Rashel in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Rashel is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Rashel
- Total Births of Rashel: 8 (-11.91%)
- Female Births of Rashel: 8 (-11.91%)
Given the downward trend of Rashel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.91% decrease in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. For Females, births for Rashel have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 8 female births in 2024, a decrease of -11.91%.