Raquel
boy nameRaquel entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2813 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#2813
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4179 |
| 1930s | #4001 |
| 1940s | #3668 |
| 1960s | #3690 |
| 1970s | #4238 |
| 1980s | #4707 |
| 1990s | #5849 |
| 2000s | #11356 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Raquel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Raquel alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Raquel most popular?
- Raquel peaked in 1971, reaching #2813 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Raquel with classmates?
- Raquel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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