Girls name · Illinois
Rachel in Illinois
Rachel was the 353rd most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 30 babies named Rachel that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 24,268 babies Rachel.
Popularity over time
Rachel in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 12 | 225th |
| 1926 | 45 | 194th |
| 1943 | 29 | 262nd |
| 1959 | 59 | 263rd |
| 1976 | 417 | 32nd |
| 1992 | 789 | 14th |
| 2009 | 144 | 96th |
| 2025 | 30 | 353rd |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 225th in 1910 to 353rd in 2025.
The most babies named Rachel in Illinois in a single year was 801, in 1985. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1995.
Across the country, Rachel reached its best rank of 3rd in Maryland (1996). See Rachel in every state →
How popular is Rachel in Illinois?
Rachel was the 353rd most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 30 babies named Rachel that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 24,268 babies Rachel.
How many babies are named Rachel in Illinois?
In 2025, 30 babies were named Rachel in Illinois. The most babies named Rachel in Illinois in a single year was 801, in 1985.
What is the rank of Rachel in Illinois?
Rachel ranked 353rd among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1995.
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.