Girl · #10,478 in 2026

Requel

A sequel is a work of literature, film, theatre, television, music, or video game that continues the story of, or expands upon, some earlier work. In the common context of a narrative work of fiction, a sequel portrays events set in the same fictional universe as an earlier work, usually chronologically following the events of that work.

Current Rank
#10,478
Peak Rank
#4,492 (1970)
Total Babies
53
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1970
First Year
1992
Last Year
1970
Peak Year
#4492
Peak Rank
53
Total Count
8
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Requel

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

A sequel is a work of literature, film, theatre, television, music, or video game that continues the story of, or expands upon, some earlier work. In the common context of a narrative work of fiction, a sequel portrays events set in the same fictional universe as an earlier work, usually chronologically following the events of that work.

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Origin & history
Sanshiro Sugata Part II (1945) by Akira Kurosawa was the earliest numbered sequel in the history of cinema. In The Afterlife of a Character , David Brewer describes a reader's desire to "see more", or to know what happens next in the narrative after it has ended. Akira Kurosawa 's Sanshiro Sugata Part II (1945) was the earliest-numbered sequel in the history of cinema . Film director Francis Ford Coppola claims to have popularized the trend of including numbers in film sequel titles with The Godfather Part II (1974).

The Story of Requel

Requel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1970, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 12 Requels were born — ranking #4,492 that year. As of 2026, Requel ranks #10,478 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 53 Requels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Requel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Requel 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Requel

What does the name Requel mean?
A sequel is a work of literature, film, theatre, television, music, or video game that continues the story of, or expands upon, some earlier work. In the common context of a narrative work of fiction, a sequel portrays events set in the same fictional universe as an earlier work, usually chronologically following the events of that work.
How popular is Requel in 2026?
In 2026, Requel ranks #10,478 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Requel most popular?
Requel reached its peak popularity in 1970, ranking #4,492 that year with 12 babies given the name.
Is Requel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Requel is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Requel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Requel include Linea, Bonniejean, Doral. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Requel

Requel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 53 births in the dataset. Requel's peak popularity came in 1970 when it ranked #4,492. Use the chart and map above to compare Requel'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.