Raechelle
A feminine name of German origin meaning "counselor, advisor".
Name Census estimates that about 551 living Americans carry the first name Raechelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Raechelle today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Raechelle births was 1988 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Raechelle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
551
~ 1 in 622,059 Americans
Peak year
1988
29 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,320
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Raechelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Raechelle from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 211 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raechelle by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Raechelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Raechelles live
Origin
Meaning and history of Raechelle
The name Raechelle is a modern feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Rachel. Rachel originates from the Hebrew word "רָחֵל" (rāchēl), which means "ewe" or female sheep. The name first appears in the biblical Book of Genesis as the name of the wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin.
Rachel was a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, and her name gained popularity as a given name among Jewish communities. Over time, various spellings and variations of the name emerged, including Raechelle, which is a more recent adaptation.
The earliest recorded use of the spelling Raechelle dates back to the 20th century, but it's difficult to pinpoint the exact origin of this particular variation. It's likely that Raechelle was derived from the more common spellings of Rachel or Rachelle, with the addition of the "ae" diphthong.
While Raechelle is not a name that has been widely documented in historical records or ancient texts, it shares its origins with the biblical figure Rachel, who is mentioned in various religious scriptures and texts across different cultures and religions.
Some notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Raechelle include:
1. Raechelle Banno (born 1985), an American actress and singer known for her roles in television shows like "Days of Our Lives" and "Shameless."
2. Raechelle Belli (born 1968), an American professional wrestler and former member of the wrestling stable The Mamalukes.
3. Raechelle Edmiston (born 1966), an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA.
4. Raechelle Inman (born 1985), an American professional wrestler known by her ring name Teddy Hart.
5. Raechelle Mascarenhas (born 1979), an Indian-American singer and songwriter who has performed in both English and Hindi.
It's important to note that while these individuals have the name Raechelle, the name itself does not have a long, well-documented history like some other names. Its more recent emergence and various spellings make it challenging to trace a comprehensive historical record.
People
Raechelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Raechelle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Raechelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Raechelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 551 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Raechelle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 622,059 US residents.
Is Raechelle a common name?
We classify Raechelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 589 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Raechelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Raechelle was 1988, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Raechelle is about 41 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Raechelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Raechelle in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.