Compare two names
Rachel and Rachael side by side: Rachel peaked in 1985 and Rachael in 1990; in 2025 they were given to 1,225 and 26 babies.
Rachel and Rachael, year by year
Girls and boys together; Rachel solid, Rachael dashed.
| Rachel | Rachael | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 1,225 | 26 |
| Rank 2025 | #250 among girls’ names | #5,065 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 575,748 | 82,650 |
| Peak year | 1985 | 1990 |
| Girls | 99.7% | 99.8% |
| Alive, estimated | 506,000 | 76,700 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.