Rachelle Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rachelle is a French diminutive of the Hebrew name Rachel, meaning 'ewe'. It evolved from Hebrew to French and is often associated with biblical significance due to Rachel's role in the Bible. The name conveys traits of grace and femininity and has gained popularity since the 20th century. Its biblical relevance adds depth to its cultural significance.
The name Rachelle is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rachelle has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rachelle' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7011th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14347th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2473rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1645th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 656th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 321st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 332nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1106th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2813th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rachelle' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rachelle"
Pronunciation
/rəˈʃɛl/
Origin
French
Etymology
Rachelle is a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Rachel, which means 'ewe' or 'female sheep'. The name is derived from the Hebrew word 'rakhel'.
Meaning
ewe
Language Evolution
Rachel (Hebrew), Rachelle (French)
Biblical Background
Rachel is a significant biblical figure, known as the beloved wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin.
Historical Usage
The name Rachelle gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in French-speaking countries, and has been embraced in other cultures as well.
Variants & Derivatives
Rachel, Rachael, Rachelle
Modern Popularity & Image
Rachelle is often viewed as a sophisticated and feminine name, associated with grace and charm.
Famous People
Rachelle Lefevre, a Canadian actress, Rachelle Ann Go, a Filipino singer and actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rachelle"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Rachelle"
"Rachelle" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7011th of 10718 | 27 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 14347th of 16616 | 10 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2473rd of 9107 | 228 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1645th of 9204 | 433 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 656th of 12526 | 4,010 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 321st of 19264 | 12,494 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 332nd of 27321 | 12,555 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1106th of 35406 | 3,431 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2813th of 30306 | 731 |
Regional Popularity of "Rachelle" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Rachelle" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
95.50% 1317th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
48.46% 754th/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
92.70% 1434th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
23.08% 514th/2227 |
23.50% 571st/2430 |
39.50% 1127th/2853 |
19.64% 545th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
8.82% 259th/2937 |
12.81% 446th/3483 |
12.91% 454th/3518 |
5.27% 213th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
7.63% 281st/3685 |
10.01% 448th/4475 |
8.86% 460th/5194 |
3.93% 248th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.91% 1187th/4582 |
16.94% 875th/5164 |
18.28% 1337th/7313 |
12.92% 964th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
37.98% 1704th/4487 |
45.98% 3137th/6822 |
47.51% 2982nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rachelle"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rachelle" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.