The nameRachelle
Rachelle is the French form of Rachel. It was a top 300 American name in the 1980s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Rachelle comes from the Hebrew Rachel, "ewe".
Origin
French, from Hebrew.
History
In the United States Rachelle reached 259th place in 1984. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 848th, in 1996.
Famous people named Rachelle
- Rachelle Lefevre, actress
Popularity of the name Rachelle
Rachelle in the United States
Rachelle was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 9,039 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Rachelle. Its rise began around 1949, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Rachelle in the United States were born before 1980, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 45 births a year on average, against 69 in the five years before.
Rachelle in France
Rachelle was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 725 births over the decade, 13% of all recorded babies named Rachelle. Half of all babies named Rachelle in France were born before 1970, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 20 births a year on average, against 31 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Rachelle
Names from the same generation as Rachelle, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rachelle mean?
Rachelle comes from the Hebrew Rachel, "ewe".
What is the origin of the name Rachelle?
French, from Hebrew.
Is Rachelle a girl's or a boy's name?
Rachelle is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Rachelle?
In 2024, Rachelle was the 3221st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 49 births.
What are the variants of the name Rachelle?
Variants and related names of Rachelle include Rachel.
What are good sibling names for Rachelle?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Justine, Alize, Suzanne and Diane for a sister, Michel, Geoffrey, Armand and Luc for a brother.
Who are famous people named Rachelle?
Rachelle Lefevre, actress.