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How Many People Are Named Rachelle?
Estimated people named Rachelle living in the U.S. today
30,729
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 33,919
- Peak year: 1971 (997 births)
- Estimated living today: 30,729
Rachelle by age group — who carries the name today?
Rachelle popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Rachelle
Rachelle has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 33,919 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 30,729 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 11,123 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Rachelles 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 Rachelle in the US?
An estimated 30,729 people named Rachelle are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Rachelle rare — about 1 in 11,123 Americans.
Is Rachelle a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Rachelle is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Rachelle most popular?
Rachelle peaked in 1971, when 997 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Rachelle?
Rachelle ranks #1,227 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 47 out of 100 (higher means rarer).