2,888births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
2000Peak · Switzerland
#277Switzerland 2025
Rahel is a girl name family recorded 2,888 times in 7 countries since 1971. It ranks highest today in Switzerland (#277 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Switzerland in 2000, at 311.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Rahel
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahel | French | 1,849 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | #277 | 2000 | ▼ 44 % |
| Rahel | French | 511 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7885 | 1996 | ▲ 22 % |
| Rahel | French | 215 | 🇫🇷 France | #3633 | 2021 | ▲ 27 % |
| Rahel | French | 162 | 🇦🇹 Austria | #515 | 2010 | ▲ 105 % |
| Rahel | French | 125 | 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | #364 | 2019 | – |
| Rahel | French | 19 | 🏴 England & Wales | #3705 | 2024 | new |
Questions about Rahel
How popular is the name Rahel?
In 2025 it ranked #277 in Switzerland. Official registers record 2,888 births across 7 countries.
When was Rahel most popular?
It peaked in Switzerland in 2000, at 311.2 births per 100,000.
Is Rahel a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rahel is a girl name.