Racquel
Meaningewe · English form of Rachel
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #758 in 1970
5 babies were named Racquel in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,800 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1951–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Racquel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Racquel, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Racquel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRacquel first shows up in US birth records in 1951, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 74 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1970, when it ranked #758. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowRacquel was 13× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 25,253 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 322,581.
- TrendRacquel has slipped 2,800 places over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningRacquel is an English form of Rachel, which means “ewe”. Our records link it to French and Hebrew roots.
About the name Racquel
Racquel is a girl name of French and Hebrew origin meaning “ewe”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-uel”. US birth records list Racquel for girls from 1951 to 2025, in 66 of those 75 years. Its best year was 1970, when it ranked #758 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:French namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.1 | 937,500 girls |
| 1960s | 19 | 51,600 girls |
| 1970s | 73 | 13,751 girls |
| 1980s | 73 | 13,633 girls |
| 1990s | 68 | 14,658 girls |
| 2000s | 28 | 35,100 girls |
| 2010s | 12 | 80,321 girls |
| 2020s | 4.0 | 251,046 girls |
Other spellings of Racquel
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Racquel
What does the name Racquel mean?
Racquel means “ewe” in English, as a form of Rachel.
What is the origin of the name Racquel?
Racquel has French, Hebrew roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Racquel a boy or girl name?
Racquel is a girl name.
How popular is the name Racquel?
Racquel ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1970 (#758).