Girls name · Kentucky
Rachel in Kentucky
Rachel was the 256th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 18 babies named Rachel that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 9,119 babies Rachel.
Popularity over time
Rachel in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 23 | 115th |
| 1926 | 41 | 154th |
| 1943 | 38 | 141st |
| 1959 | 20 | 250th |
| 1976 | 149 | 32nd |
| 1992 | 249 | 18th |
| 2009 | 46 | 98th |
| 2025 | 18 | 256th |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 115th in 1910 to 256th in 2025.
The most babies named Rachel in Kentucky in a single year was 273, in 1991. Its best showing was 13th among girls names in 1991.
Across the country, Rachel reached its best rank of 3rd in Maryland (1996). See Rachel in every state →
How popular is Rachel in Kentucky?
Rachel was the 256th most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 18 babies named Rachel that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 9,119 babies Rachel.
How many babies are named Rachel in Kentucky?
In 2025, 18 babies were named Rachel in Kentucky. The most babies named Rachel in Kentucky in a single year was 273, in 1991.
What is the rank of Rachel in Kentucky?
Rachel ranked 256th among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 13th among girls names in 1991.
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.