Rachelle

Rachelle: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameHebrew origin

Meaning and origin of Rachelle

  • A female given name from Hebrew.

Etymology

20th-century variant of Rachel, from French Rachelle, or possibly coined independently of it.

How popular is Rachelle?

46U.S. babies in 2025
#259peak rank (1984)
33,970babies since 1880

Since 1880, 33,933 girls and 37 boys in the U.S. have been named Rachelle (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #259 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #4334 in 1972. In 2025, 46 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Rachelle FAQ

What does the name Rachelle mean?

A female given name from Hebrew. 20th-century variant of Rachel, from French Rachelle, or possibly coined independently of it.

What is the origin of the name Rachelle?

Rachelle is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Rachelle?

Since 1880, 33,933 girls and 37 boys in the U.S. have been named Rachelle (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #259 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #4334 in 1972. In 2025, 46 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Rachelle a boy or girl name?

Rachelle is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 33,933 girls and 37 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.