Girls name · Washington
Rachel in Washington
Rachel was the 328th most popular girls name in Washington in 2025, with 23 babies named Rachel that year. Since 1912, Washington families have named 10,991 babies Rachel.
Popularity over time
Rachel in Washington, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 177th |
| 1927 | 5 | 270th |
| 1953 | 13 | 289th |
| 1967 | 44 | 127th |
| 1982 | 326 | 14th |
| 1996 | 310 | 10th |
| 2011 | 43 | 170th |
| 2025 | 23 | 328th |
Its rank among girls names in Washington fell from 177th in 1912 to 328th in 2025.
The most babies named Rachel in Washington in a single year was 386, in 1985. Its best showing was 7th among girls names in 1992.
Across the country, Rachel reached its best rank of 3rd in Maryland (1996). See Rachel in every state →
How popular is Rachel in Washington?
Rachel was the 328th most popular girls name in Washington in 2025, with 23 babies named Rachel that year. Since 1912, Washington families have named 10,991 babies Rachel.
How many babies are named Rachel in Washington?
In 2025, 23 babies were named Rachel in Washington. The most babies named Rachel in Washington in a single year was 386, in 1985.
What is the rank of Rachel in Washington?
Rachel ranked 328th among girls names in Washington in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among girls names in 1992.
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.