Richel
girl nameRichel entered the US charts in 1949, peaked at #4673 in 1949, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1949–2025
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rank today
#4673
peak (1949)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4673 |
| 1960s | #5081 |
| 1970s | #8369 |
| 1980s | #9232 |
| 1990s | #11890 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Richel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Richel alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Richel in 2025?
- Richel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Richel most popular?
- Richel peaked in 1949, reaching #4673 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Richel with classmates?
- Richel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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