Raquel
Raquel is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Ewe or female sheep.
Origin and history
Raquel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the biblical Hebrew name Rachel. It has seen consistent use in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities and parents seeking a classic alternative to Rachel. Over 50,000 girls in the U.S. have been given the name since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
50,697 babies in the United States have been named Raquel since 1880. It ranks #579 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #933.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.8 %)
- TX (19.5 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 23 |
| 1910-1920 | 122 |
| 1920-1930 | 497 |
| 1930-1940 | 815 |
| 1940-1950 | 857 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,569 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,214 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,592 |
| 1980-1990 | 9,787 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,957 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,872 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,822 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,570 |
Famous people named Raquel
- Raquel Welch: Actress, Model
- Raquel Castro: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Rocky, Kel, Raqui
Fun facts
- Raquel serves as the direct Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan equivalent of the English name Rachel.
- American actress Raquel Welch made the name globally recognizable during the mid-to-late 20th century.