Total births
15
Girls' name · since 1959
Rapunzel
Since 1959, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Rapunzel, peaking in 1959. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1959–2017
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
Rapunzel sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 15 recorded since 1959.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rapunzel has been recorded 15 times among girls since 1959, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 2017.
- 15 total births
- 1959–2017 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 girls have been named Rapunzel since 1959, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2017.
- 15
- total births
- 1959–2017
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Rapunzel was born in this single decade.
1959
Single peak year
9 babies were named Rapunzel in 1959 - its busiest year on record.
Rapunzel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rapunzel's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2017, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1959 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rapunzel at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1959
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1959
Rapunzel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–2017
- Peak year (1959)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Rapunzel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Rapunzel's strongest decade.
9 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Rapunzel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
9 births
- 2010s
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 9 births (60% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rapunzel? ▼
15 babies have been named Rapunzel since 1959. It was last recorded in 2017. The peak year was 1959 with 9 births.
When was Rapunzel most popular? ▼
Rapunzel was most popular in the 1950s decade with 9 total births. The single peak year was 1959.
How long has the name Rapunzel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rapunzel since 1959 -- 59 years through the most recent 2017 data.
What names are similar to Rapunzel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raphaela, Raphaella, Raphael, Raphaelle, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rapunzel's data
- Rapunzel's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (9 total births) through the 2010s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Rapunzel
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rapunzel
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Raphaelle Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1959–2017 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rapunzel: Baby Name Since 1959 - 15 Births, Peak 1959." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rapunzel. 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 Rapunzel 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 July 2026.