US Popularity:5996
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Ewe
Often found to share Latin and Greek roots, Rachelle is a French feminine name of Hebrew origin. A variation of Rachel, the name translates to “ewe,” a female sheep. Sheep have played an important role in various cultures, from the milk they produce to the wool they grow. Some also link this baby name to being “one with purity,” a lovely quality that’ll arrive with baby in bounties as they bring a certain kind of gentleness to your life.

Rachelle Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Rachelle is currently #3722 on The Bump
Girl:Rachelle is currently #1658 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Rachelle is currently #5996 in U.S. births
Girl:Rachelle is currently #2361 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#5996
in 2022
+ 109
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Rachelle, December 2022

  • Behind the Name, Rachel, April 2022

  • Name Doctor, Rachelle

  • WordSense Dictionary, Rachel

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 256

  • Hamari Web, Rachelle

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Rachel, October 2017

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