Total births
732
Boys' name · since 1975
Rahmel
732 babies named Rahmel in U.S. Social Security records since 1975, with the highest year being 1991. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #11229
- among boys today
- 732
- born since 1975
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Rahmel is the #11229 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 732 recorded since 1975.
Rahmel has 732 recorded births among boys since 1975, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #11229 as of the latest data, more common than 21% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2025.
- #11229 among boys today
- 732 born since 1975
- 1990s peak decade
- 21% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rahmel is currently the #11229 boys' name in America, more common than 21% of boys - 732 born since 1975, peaking in the 1990s.
- #11229
- among boys today
- 732
- born since 1975
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
Rahmel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11229
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 21% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Rahmel was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
24 babies were named Rahmel in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
How Rahmel compares
732 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rahmel's all-time total is 99% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rahmel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 732 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 23 | 22,252 |
Rahmel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rahmel splits its recorded history at 2000: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2014 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 24 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rahmel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1991
Current rank
#11,229
Active since
1975
Rahmel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Rahmel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Rahmel's strongest decade.
184 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Rahmel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 43
1970s
43 births
- 1980s
1980s
164 births
- 1990s
1990s
184 births
- 2000s
2000s
165 births
- 2010s
2010s
107 births
- 2020s 69
2020s
69 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 184 births (25% of all-time use).
How Rahmel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Rahmel's total volume
Rahmel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Rahmel by state
Where Rahmel concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 314 | 42.9% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.7% |
New York share of Rahmel's total US births 42.9%
Even split
314 of 732 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rahmel? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 732 babies named Rahmel. Today it holds rank #11229 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 24 births.
When was Rahmel most popular? ▼
Rahmel was most popular in the 1990s decade with 184 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Rahmel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rahmel are New York (314 births), North Carolina (5 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Rahmel been used? ▼
Rahmel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 51 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Rahmel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raheem, Rahul, Rahim, Rahsaan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Rahmel's data
- Rahmel's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (184 total births) through the 2020s (69) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Rahmels (314 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rahmel
Nearby Names Like Rahmel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rahmel
Raheem Boy
#1367 8,524 births
Rahul Boy
#11156 3,332 births
Rahim Boy
#2976 1,905 births
Rahsaan Boy
#11176 1,614 births
Rahman Boy
#4931 1,286 births
Compare Rahmel side by side: Rahmel vs Raheem Rahmel vs Rahul Rahmel vs Rahim
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Rahmel
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1975–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rahmel: #11229 Boys' Name - 732 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rahmel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rahmel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.