How Many People Are Named Rakel?
Complete statistics for the name Rakel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rakel is a very rare female name, with only 301 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,097,385 Americans. The majority of people named Rakel are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 represents balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 305 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: 2002Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rakel Through the Generations
Rakel has seen its peak popularity in 2002 with 15 births, but since then, it has been on a slow decline. Today, there are 301 people named Rakel living in the United States, with the average age being 25. Among them, 205 are under 30, 100 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating that Rakel is predominantly a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rakel's Scandinavian roots
📄 About the Name Rakel
How Many People Have the Name Rakel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 301 people in the United States currently share the name Rakel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,097,385 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rakel a Common or Rare Name?
Rakel 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 Rakel Mean?
Rakel means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from Scandinavian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rakel in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rakel Most Popular?
The name Rakel reached peak popularity in 2002, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Rakel?
Approximately 301 people named Rakel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 305. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,097,385 Americans.
Is Rakel a rare name?
Rakel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,097,385 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rakel mean?
Rakel means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from Scandinavian origins.
Is Rakel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rakel are male and 100% are female.
When was Rakel most popular?
Rakel peaked in 2002 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.