Girls name · California
Rachel in California
Rachel was the 478th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 71 babies named Rachel that year. Since 1910, California families have named 53,603 babies Rachel.
Popularity over time
Rachel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | 200th |
| 1926 | 44 | 172nd |
| 1943 | 132 | 128th |
| 1959 | 256 | 149th |
| 1976 | 818 | 32nd |
| 1992 | 1,530 | 22nd |
| 2009 | 372 | 115th |
| 2025 | 71 | 478th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 200th in 1910 to 478th in 2025.
The most babies named Rachel in California in a single year was 1,664, in 1991. Its best showing was 19th among girls names in 1989.
Across the country, Rachel reached its best rank of 3rd in Maryland (1996). See Rachel in every state →
How popular is Rachel in California?
Rachel was the 478th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 71 babies named Rachel that year. Since 1910, California families have named 53,603 babies Rachel.
How many babies are named Rachel in California?
In 2025, 71 babies were named Rachel in California. The most babies named Rachel in California in a single year was 1,664, in 1991.
What is the rank of Rachel in California?
Rachel ranked 478th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 19th among girls names in 1989.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.