Girls name · California
Rachel in California
As of 2025, Rachel was the #478 most common girls name in California, drawn from 71 births that year. Its total reaches 53,603 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Rachel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | #200 |
| 1926 | 44 | #172 |
| 1943 | 132 | #128 |
| 1959 | 256 | #149 |
| 1976 | 818 | #32 |
| 1992 | 1,530 | #22 |
| 2009 | 372 | #115 |
| 2025 | 71 | #478 |
Rank swung between #19 (1989) and #478 (2025) in California, from #200 in 1910 to #478 in 2025.
Rachel had its most births in California in 1991, when 1,664 babies were given the name. Its highest rank among girls names in California was #19, in 1989.
Its highest rank in any state was #3, in Maryland in 1996. See Rachel in every state →
How popular is Rachel in California?
As of 2025, Rachel was the #478 most common girls name in California, drawn from 71 births that year. Its total reaches 53,603 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Rachel in California?
California recorded 71 births of babies named Rachel in 2025.
What is the rank of Rachel in California?
Rachel's 2025 rank among girls names in California was #478.
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.