Girl · #16,098 in 2026

Raychell

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

Current Rank

#16,098

Peak Rank

#6,160 (1989)

Total Babies

163

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1967

First Year

2004

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#6160

Peak Rank

163

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Raychell

Raychell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1967, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 13 Raychells were born — ranking #6,160 that year. As of 2026, Raychell ranks #16,098 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 163 Raychells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s 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 Raychell

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

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Rickle
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Ragle
Rakel
Racal
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Rickel
Rackle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Raychell

What does the name Raychell mean?

Raychell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1967. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Raychell in 2026?

In 2026, Raychell ranks #16,098 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Raychell most popular?

Raychell reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #6,160 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Raychell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Raychell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Raychell include Rosemari, Cecelie, Falecia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Raychell

Raychell is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1967 and has accumulated 163 births in the dataset. Raychell's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #6,160. Use the chart and map above to compare Raychell'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.