Racquel
Racquel is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Ewe, female sheep.
Origin and history
Racquel is a variant spelling of Raquel, which is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the biblical Hebrew name Rachel. The name translates to 'ewe' or 'female sheep' in ancient Hebrew. In the United States, it gained modest popularity during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
4,762 babies in the United States have been named Racquel since 1880. It ranks #2537 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2062.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.3 %)
- NY (19 %)
- TX (11.3 %)
- LA (7.8 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 18 |
| 1960-1970 | 326 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,134 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,267 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,233 |
| 2000-2010 | 526 |
| 2010-2019 | 219 |
| 2020-2029 | 39 |
Famous people named Racquel
- Racquel Tanaka: Television personality
Nicknames
Rocky, Kelly, Quel
Fun facts
- Racquel blends the French-influenced '-quel' ending with the phonetic layout of Raquel.