Rachel is a female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "ewe" or "female sheep". It is derived from the Hebrew word "rahel", which is also used as a name in the Bible for Rachel, the wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. The name Rachel has been popular throughout history, with notable figures such as Rachel Carson, the environmentalist and author of "Silent Spring", and Rachel Whiteread, the British artist known for her conceptual sculptures. While it is difficult to pinpoint a specific origin story for the name Rachyl, it is believed to have originated in ancient Mesopotamia and was brought to Europe by Jewish communities during the Roman Empire. Today, Rachyl remains a popular choice among parents looking for a name with biblical origins and a strong meaning.
Based on the statistics provided, we can see that the number of babies named Rachyl born in the United States each year has fluctuated over time.
In the early years, from 1987 to 1993, there were between 5 and 13 births per year. The highest peak during this period was in 1992 with 13 births, while the lowest point was in 1990 with only 5 births.
The late 1990s showed a slight increase, with numbers ranging from 9 to 15 births per year. Interestingly, there were two years with the same number of births (12) - in 1998 and 1999.
In the early 2000s, the numbers fluctuated again, with a high of 13 births in 2001 and a low of 7 births in both 2003 and 2005. The most recent data available is from 2008, showing another decline to just 5 births that year.
Overall, over these years, there were a total of 191 babies named Rachyl born in the United States.