Girls name · New Jersey
Rachel in New Jersey
Rachel was the 52nd most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 135 babies named Rachel that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 15,929 babies Rachel.
Popularity over time
Rachel in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | 194th |
| 1926 | 23 | 187th |
| 1943 | 13 | 277th |
| 1959 | 32 | 252nd |
| 1976 | 180 | 42nd |
| 1992 | 421 | 21st |
| 2009 | 159 | 38th |
| 2025 | 135 | 52nd |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey climbed from 194th in 1910 to 52nd in 2025.
The most babies named Rachel in New Jersey in a single year was 539, in 1995. 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 New Jersey?
Rachel was the 52nd most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 135 babies named Rachel that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 15,929 babies Rachel.
How many babies are named Rachel in New Jersey?
In 2025, 135 babies were named Rachel in New Jersey. The most babies named Rachel in New Jersey in a single year was 539, in 1995.
What is the rank of Rachel in New Jersey?
Rachel ranked 52nd among girls names in New Jersey 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.