Total births
628
Girls' name · since 1955
Rechelle
628 babies named Rechelle in U.S. Social Security records since 1955, with the highest year being 1970. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 628
- total births
- 1955–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Rechelle sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 628 recorded since 1955.
Social Security Administration records show Rechelle recorded 628 times among girls since 1955, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 2005.
- 628 total births
- 1955–2005 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
628 girls have been named Rechelle since 1955, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2005.
- 628
- total births
- 1955–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Rechelle was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
35 babies were named Rechelle in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Rechelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rechelle's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1965, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rechelle at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Rechelle popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2005
- Peak year (1970)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Rechelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Rechelle's strongest decade.
208 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Rechelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 20
1950s
20 births
- 1960s
1960s
148 births
- 1970s
1970s
208 births
- 1980s
1980s
154 births
- 1990s 82
1990s
82 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 208 births (33% of all-time use).
How Rechelle compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Rechelle's total volume
Rechelle vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rechelle by state
Where Rechelle concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 32 | 5.1% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 6 | 1.0% |
California share of Rechelle's total US births 5.1%
Even split
32 of 628 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rechelle? ▼
Since 1955, Social Security records show 628 babies named Rechelle. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 35 births.
When was Rechelle most popular? ▼
Rechelle was most popular in the 1970s decade with 208 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Rechelle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rechelle are California (32 births), Louisiana (6 births).
How long has the name Rechelle been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rechelle since 1955 -- 51 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Rechelle? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rechel, Rechy, Recie, Recia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rechelle's data
- Rechelle's decade-level peak was the 1970s (208 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Rechelles (32 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Rechelle
Nearby Names Like Rechelle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rechelle
Rechel Girl
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Rechy Girl
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Recie Girl
147 births
Recia Girl
64 births
Rechell Girl
43 births
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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, 1955–2005 (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. "Rechelle: Baby Name Since 1955 - 628 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rechelle. 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 Rechelle 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.