Vachel
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,942 in 1956
0 babies were named Vachel in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1922–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryVachel first shows up in US birth records in 1922, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 103 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1956, when it reached #3,942.
About the name Vachel
Vachel is a boy name of French origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-hel”. US birth records list Vachel for boys from 1922 to 1958, in 4 of those 37 years. Its best year was 1956, when it ranked #3,942 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1958, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.1 | 888,889 boys |
| 1950s | 0.5 | 1,875,000 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Vachel
What is the origin of the name Vachel?
Vachel has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Vachel a boy or girl name?
Vachel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Vachel?
Vachel is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1958. It peaked at #3,942 in 1956.