Girls name · New York
Rachel in New York
Rachel was the 32nd most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 312 babies named Rachel that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 42,310 babies Rachel.
Popularity over time
Rachel in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 31 | 177th |
| 1926 | 68 | 200th |
| 1943 | 43 | 279th |
| 1959 | 162 | 200th |
| 1976 | 604 | 25th |
| 1992 | 1,024 | 17th |
| 2009 | 456 | 26th |
| 2025 | 312 | 32nd |
Its rank among girls names in New York climbed from 177th in 1910 to 32nd in 2025.
The most babies named Rachel in New York in a single year was 1,116, in 1996. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1996.
Across the country, Rachel reached its best rank of 3rd in Maryland (1996). See Rachel in every state →
How popular is Rachel in New York?
Rachel was the 32nd most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 312 babies named Rachel that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 42,310 babies Rachel.
How many babies are named Rachel in New York?
In 2025, 312 babies were named Rachel in New York. The most babies named Rachel in New York in a single year was 1,116, in 1996.
What is the rank of Rachel in New York?
Rachel ranked 32nd among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1996.
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.