Girls name · Virginia
Rachel in Virginia
Rachel was the 458th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 18 babies named Rachel that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 15,244 babies Rachel.
Popularity over time
Rachel in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 25 | 113th |
| 1926 | 64 | 105th |
| 1943 | 60 | 107th |
| 1959 | 29 | 228th |
| 1976 | 151 | 37th |
| 1992 | 494 | 10th |
| 2009 | 108 | 68th |
| 2025 | 18 | 458th |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia fell from 113th in 1910 to 458th in 2025.
The most babies named Rachel in Virginia in a single year was 511, in 1996. Its best showing was 6th 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 Virginia?
Rachel was the 458th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 18 babies named Rachel that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 15,244 babies Rachel.
How many babies are named Rachel in Virginia?
In 2025, 18 babies were named Rachel in Virginia. The most babies named Rachel in Virginia in a single year was 511, in 1996.
What is the rank of Rachel in Virginia?
Rachel ranked 458th among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 6th 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.