Rachael is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word "racham," which means "compassionate" or "merciful." The name Rachael is often associated with the biblical figure Rachel, who was one of the wives of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin in the Old Testament.
The name Rachael has been popular throughout history, with notable figures bearing this name including Rachel of Medina, a 13th-century Jewish philosopher and poet; Rachel Carson, an American marine biologist and conservationist; and Rachel Whiteread, an English sculptor. Despite its historical significance, the popularity of the name Rachael has varied over time and across different cultures.
In some regions, such as the United States, the name Rachael has been consistently popular since the mid-20th century, while in other areas, it may be less common or have periods of greater or lesser popularity. Today, Rachael remains a widely recognized and beloved name for girls around the world.
The given statistics show the annual occurrences of the name Rache in the United States from 1973 to 1996. During this period, there were a total of 74 babies named Rache born in the U.S.
The year with the highest number of births for this name was 1993, with 16 newborns named Rache. Conversely, the years with the lowest occurrences were 1973 and 1985, each with only 7 births.
Throughout the twelve-year span, the popularity of the name Rache remained relatively consistent, with a slight peak in 1993 and two noticeable valleys in 1973 and 1985. Overall, this name was not exceptionally common during this period but did have some presence in the U.S. baby naming landscape.