Girl · #12,446 in 2026

Rakel

Name: Popularity of the name Rakel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rakel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,446

Peak Rank

#7,043 (2002)

Total Babies

305

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1979

First Year

2019

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#7043

Peak Rank

305

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rakel

Rakel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1979, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 15 Rakels were born — ranking #7,043 that year. As of 2026, Rakel ranks #12,446 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 305 Rakels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Rakel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rakel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Rachal
Racquel
Racal
Rackle
Rakehell
Rocl
Ruckle
Rickle
Racle
Raggle
Reichel
Rickel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rakel

What does the name Rakel mean?

Rakel is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rakel in 2026?

In 2026, Rakel ranks #12,446 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Rakel most popular?

Rakel reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #7,043 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rakel most popular?

Rakel has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rakel.

Is Rakel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rakel is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Rakel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rakel include Memorie, Malee, Maisa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rakel

Rakel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 305 births in the dataset. Rakel's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #7,043. Use the chart and map above to compare Rakel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.