How old is someone named Rachael?
The average Rachael is 38 years old.
Half of all living Rachaels are between 30 and 45.
When was Rachael popular?
Parents have been choosing Rachael less often since its peak in 1990; 26 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 254 | 0 |
| 1910s | 932 | 0 |
| 1920s | 962 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 522 | 120 |
| 1940s | 726 | 420 |
| 1950s | 1,249 | 980 |
| 1960s | 3,054 | 2,700 |
| 1970s | 12,763 | 12,000 |
| 1980s | 25,788 | 25,000 |
| 1990s | 24,527 | 24,000 |
| 2000s | 9,150 | 9,100 |
| 2010s | 2,139 | 2,100 |
| 2020s | 286 | 290 |
How many Rachaels are still alive?
About 77,000 Rachaels are alive in the US today. That's 93% of the roughly 83,000 babies named Rachael since 1880.
Nearly every Rachael ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Rachael?
About half of living Rachaels are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 3%
- Gen X 21%
- Millennial 54%
- Gen Z 20%
- Gen Alpha 2%
Is Rachael an old name?
Somewhat. Rachael is older than 64 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Rachael a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Rachaels are women.
Names the same age as Rachael
NAME TWIN
Rachael's name twin is Racheal. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Racheal's age curve is the closest match to Rachael's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Rachael
How old is the average Rachael?
The average Rachael in the US is 38 years old. The median is 38, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rachael?
About 77,000 Rachaels are alive in the US today, out of roughly 83,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Rachael most popular?
In 1990, when about 3,000 baby girls were named Rachael.
Is Rachael a Millennial name?
Yes. About 54% of living Rachaels are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this