Rakel
girl nameRakel entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #6836 in 1999, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#6836
peak (1999)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #10210 |
| 1980s | #9460 |
| 1990s | #9625 |
| 2000s | #10391 |
| 2010s | #12596 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Rakel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rakel alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rakel in 2025?
- Rakel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Rakel most popular?
- Rakel peaked in 1999, reaching #6836 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Rakel with classmates?
- Rakel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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