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How Many People Are Named Rachael?
Estimated people named Rachael living in the U.S. today
75,557
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 82,621
- Peak year: 1990 (3,035 births)
- Estimated living today: 75,557
Rachael by age group — who carries the name today?
Rachael popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Rachael
Rachael has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 82,621 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 75,557 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,524 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Rachaels you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Rachael in the US?
An estimated 75,557 people named Rachael are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Rachael rare — about 1 in 4,524 Americans.
Is Rachael a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Rachael is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Rachael most popular?
Rachael peaked in 1990, when 3,035 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Rachael?
Rachael ranks #669 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 43 out of 100 (higher means rarer).