Raquel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Raquel is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'ewe'. It evolved from the biblical name Rachel and has been used in various forms across cultures. The name is often associated with grace and beauty, has biblical significance, and remains popular in modern times.
The name Raquel is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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, Raquel has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling 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 male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Raquel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4691st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4538th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17717th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1619th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 806th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 775th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 305th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 267th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 437th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 857th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Raquel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Raquel"
Pronunciation
/ræˈkɛl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Raquel derives from the Hebrew name 'Rachel', which means 'ewe' or 'female sheep'. In the Bible, Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin.
Meaning
Ewe
Language Evolution
Rachel (Hebrew), Rachael (Anglicized form), Raquel (Spanish and Portuguese)
Biblical Background
Raquel is derived from the biblical name Rachel, who is a significant figure in the Book of Genesis.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in various cultures, especially in Jewish communities, and has been used consistently since biblical times. It became more widely adopted in the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Rachael, Raquelina, Rae
Modern Popularity & Image
Raquel is viewed positively, often associated with beauty and grace, and remains a popular name in many Spanish-speaking countries.
Famous People
Raquel Welch - American actress and singer, Raquel Rodriguez - American professional wrestler, Raquel Alessi - American actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Raquel"
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 "Raquel"
"Raquel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6723rd of 7552 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4691st of 10718 | 77 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4538th of 16616 | 166 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 17717th of 24088 | 18 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1619th of 9107 | 441 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 806th of 9204 | 1,443 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 775th of 12526 | 3,061 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 305th of 19264 | 13,574 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 267th of 27321 | 17,004 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 437th of 35406 | 11,168 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 857th of 30306 | 3,786 |
Regional Popularity of "Raquel" 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) |
- | - |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
41.05% 2593rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Raquel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
89.20% 1230th/1379 |
37.19% 880th/2366 |
58.06% 663rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
79.56% 1230th/1546 |
52.83% 822nd/1556 |
25.20% 593rd/2353 |
28.31% 438th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
50.47% 1124th/2227 |
30.70% 746th/2430 |
20.86% 595th/2853 |
21.30% 591st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
12.16% 357th/2937 |
9.62% 335th/3483 |
9.58% 337th/3518 |
4.87% 197th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
9.39% 346th/3685 |
6.12% 274th/4475 |
5.93% 308th/5194 |
2.68% 169th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
13.53% 620th/4582 |
8.56% 442nd/5164 |
6.95% 508th/7313 |
4.25% 317th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
33.73% 1344th/3984 |
17.18% 771st/4487 |
12.84% 876th/6822 |
11.22% 704th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Raquel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Raquel" 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.