How Many People Are Named Rachal?
Complete statistics for the name Rachal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rachal is a very rare female name, with only 1,271 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 259,582 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1986 with 59 births, but its stable trend suggests it's a timeless choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 1,323 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1986Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rachal Through the Generations
Rachal has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1986 when 59 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Rachal are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced this unique moniker. With 172 under 30 and 36 over 60, Rachal's age distribution shows a balanced spread across different life stages, reflecting its enduring appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rachal's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rachal
How Many People Have the Name Rachal?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,075 people in the United States currently share the name Rachal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 107,788 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rachal a Common or Rare Name?
Rachal is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Rachal Mean?
Rachal means "creative variant of Rachel" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rachal in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rachal Most Popular?
The name Rachal reached peak popularity in 1986, with 59 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Rachal?
Approximately 3,075 people named Rachal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,075. That works out to roughly 1 in 107,788 Americans.
Is Rachal a rare name?
Rachal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 107,788 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rachal mean?
Rachal means "creative variant of Rachel" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rachal more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rachal are male and 100% are female.
When was Rachal most popular?
Rachal peaked in 1986 with 59 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.