Declining since 2021, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Rechel since 1968
Babies named Rechel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Rechel is an uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1968, suggesting it is a modern variant or respelling of the classic Rachel. In 2025, it ranked 10,107 with a 1-in-178,585 frequency, indicating very rare use. The name peaked in popularity in 2021, but has been declining since. It is most common in New York. While the etymology is uncertain, the similarity to Rachel suggests Hebrew origins, but it may also be a purely English invention.
Rechel appears to be a variant spelling of Rachel, which derives from Hebrew רָחֵל (Rachel) meaning 'ewe'. However, given its rarity and first recorded use in 1968, it may also be a modern invented name or a respelling. Rachel has been a consistently popular name in English-speaking countries, especially among Jewish communities and in the United States.
Where Rechel is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rae, Rachie, Chel, Shelly
Sibling names for Rechel
Names that share Rechel's style, for a brother or sister.
