Girls name · Pennsylvania
Rachel in Pennsylvania
Rachel was the 198th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 58 babies named Rachel that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 28,248 babies Rachel.
Popularity over time
Rachel in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 42 | 119th |
| 1926 | 69 | 188th |
| 1943 | 60 | 202nd |
| 1959 | 50 | 289th |
| 1976 | 417 | 33rd |
| 1992 | 811 | 11th |
| 2009 | 185 | 53rd |
| 2025 | 58 | 198th |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania fell from 119th in 1910 to 198th in 2025.
The most babies named Rachel in Pennsylvania in a single year was 924, in 1995. Its best showing was 5th 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 Pennsylvania?
Rachel was the 198th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 58 babies named Rachel that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 28,248 babies Rachel.
How many babies are named Rachel in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 58 babies were named Rachel in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Rachel in Pennsylvania in a single year was 924, in 1995.
What is the rank of Rachel in Pennsylvania?
Rachel ranked 198th among girls names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 5th 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.