Rachele
Rachele is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Ewe or female sheep.
Origin and history
Rachele is the Italian form of the biblical name Rachel, derived from Hebrew. It saw modest use in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly as an alternative spelling or European variation of Rachel. Today, it is quite rare in modern U.S. birth registries.
Popularity in the United States
3,316 babies in the United States have been named Rachele since 1880. It ranks #3086 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.2 %)
- NY (19.2 %)
- OH (10.7 %)
- MI (10.5 %)
- PA (9.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 13 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 45 |
| 1950-1960 | 151 |
| 1960-1970 | 434 |
| 1970-1980 | 883 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,020 |
| 1990-2000 | 608 |
| 2000-2010 | 150 |
| 2010-2019 | 7 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Rachele
- Rachele Brooke Smith: Actress, Dancer
- Rachele Mussolini: Politician
Nicknames
Rae, Chelle, Rach
Fun facts
- Rachele is the standard Italian translation of the Hebrew name Rachel.
- The name peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.