Girl · #14,119 in 2026

Rapunzel

"Rapunzel" is a German fairy tale most notably recorded by the Brothers Grimm and published in 1812 as part of Children's and Household Tales. The Grimms' story was developed from the French literary fairy tale of Persinette by Charlotte-Rose de Caumont de La Force (1698), which itself is an alternative version of the Italian fairy tale Petrosinella by Giambattista Basile (1634).

Current Rank
#14,119
Peak Rank
#4,300 (1959)
Total Babies
15
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1959
First Year
2017
Last Year
1959
Peak Year
#4300
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rapunzel

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

"Rapunzel" is a German fairy tale most notably recorded by the Brothers Grimm and published in 1812 as part of Children's and Household Tales. The Grimms' story was developed from the French literary fairy tale of Persinette by Charlotte-Rose de Caumont de La Force (1698), which itself is an alternative version of the Italian fairy tale Petrosinella by Giambattista Basile (1634).

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The Story of Rapunzel

Rapunzel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1959, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1959, when 9 Rapunzels were born — ranking #4,300 that year. As of 2026, Rapunzel ranks #14,119 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Rapunzels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rapunzel

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

  • Reposal
  • Rapoza
  • Proposal
  • Reprisal
  • Rozell
  • Raposa
  • Rozzell
  • Reposing
  • Arousal
  • Ripple
  • Rebuttal
  • Razzle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rapunzel

What does the name Rapunzel mean?
"Rapunzel" is a German fairy tale most notably recorded by the Brothers Grimm and published in 1812 as part of Children's and Household Tales. The Grimms' story was developed from the French literary fairy tale of Persinette by Charlotte-Rose de Caumont de La Force (1698), which itself is an alternative version of the Italian fairy tale Petrosinella by Giambattista Basile (1634).
How popular is Rapunzel in 2026?
In 2026, Rapunzel ranks #14,119 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Rapunzel most popular?
Rapunzel reached its peak popularity in 1959, ranking #4,300 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Rapunzel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rapunzel is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Rapunzel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rapunzel include Lorana, Alfie, Crucita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Rapunzel

Rapunzel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1959 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Rapunzel's peak popularity came in 1959 when it ranked #4,300. Use the chart and map above to compare Rapunzel'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.