Raquel
girl name#1120 in 2025Raquel entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #215 in 1970, ranks #1120 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1900–2025
#1120
rank today
#215
peak (1970)
209
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1772 |
| 1910s | #2087 |
| 1920s | #1259 |
| 1930s | #768 |
| 1940s | #873 |
| 1950s | #761 |
| 1960s | #565 |
| 1970s | #271 |
| 1980s | #263 |
| 1990s | #265 |
| 2000s | #461 |
| 2010s | #752 |
| 2020s | #990 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Raquel has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 47,500 people named Raquel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Raquel alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Raquel in 2025?
- Raquel ranks #1120 among US girl names in 2025, with 209 babies given the name.
- When was the name Raquel most popular?
- Raquel peaked in 1970, reaching #215 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Raquel with classmates?
- Raquel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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