Rashelle Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: rah-SHELL //ræˈʃɛl//
Origin: French; Hebrew
Meaning: French: Little Rose; Hebrew: A form of Rachel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rashelle is a modern variant of the name Rachel, which has its roots in the Hebrew language. The original Hebrew name רָחֵל (Rachel) translates to "ewe," symbolizing innocence and purity.
The name Rachel appears in the Hebrew Bible as the beloved wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin, making it a significant name in Jewish tradition. The transition of Rachel into Rashelle likely occurred through the influence of various languages and cultures, including Latin and Old French, before being adapted into English.
The name Rachel was adopted into Greek as Ραχήλ (Rachēl) and later into Latin, maintaining its biblical significance throughout these transitions. Historically, Rachel has been a prominent name in Christian and Jewish contexts, with its biblical roots ensuring its continued use across centuries.
The name appears in significant religious texts, including the Septuagint and the Vulgate, which contributed to its spread in Christian communities. The King James Bible, published in the early 17th century, further solidified Rachel's presence in English-speaking cultures.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name was commonly used among Jewish communities, and it became popular among Christians as well, often associated with virtues of motherhood and fidelity. Culturally, the name Rachel has resonated through various literary and artistic works, symbolizing beauty and devotion.
Its enduring legacy is reflected in numerous works of art and literature, where Rachel is often depicted as a figure of longing and love. The diminutive form "Rae" has also emerged in some contexts, providing a more contemporary and affectionate variant of the name.
Rashelle, as a derivative, embodies the same qualities associated with Rachel while reflecting a modern twist that aligns with evolving naming conventions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rashelle was first seen in the United States in 1955.
Rashelle has ranked as high as #3783 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Utah, Ohio, New York, and Washington.
In the past 5 years the name Rashelle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Rashelle is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Rashelle was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Rashelle.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 | 9 |
| 2016 | 9 | 9 |
| 2015 | 12 | 12 |
| 2013 | 8 | 8 |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 |
| 2011 | 13 | 13 |
| 2010 | 12 | 12 |
| 2009 | 10 | 10 |
| 2008 | 8 | 8 |
| 2007 | 19 | 19 |
| 2006 | 30 | 30 |
| 2005 | 19 | 19 |
| 2004 | 15 | 15 |
| 2003 | 18 | 18 |
| 2002 | 11 | 11 |
| 2001 | 20 | 20 |
| 2000 | 19 | 19 |
| 1999 | 21 | 21 |
| 1998 | 24 | 24 |
| 1997 | 28 | 28 |
| 1996 | 27 | 27 |
| 1995 | 17 | 17 |
| 1994 | 36 | 36 |
| 1993 | 35 | 35 |
| 1992 | 36 | 36 |
| 1991 | 41 | 41 |
| 1990 | 38 | 38 |
| 1989 | 50 | 50 |
| 1988 | 46 | 46 |
| 1987 | 43 | 43 |
| 1986 | 40 | 40 |
| 1985 | 43 | 43 |
| 1984 | 48 | 48 |
| 1983 | 41 | 41 |
| 1982 | 33 | 33 |
| 1981 | 23 | 23 |
| 1980 | 38 | 38 |
| 1979 | 38 | 38 |
| 1978 | 40 | 40 |
| 1977 | 22 | 22 |
| 1976 | 22 | 22 |
| 1975 | 21 | 21 |
| 1974 | 33 | 33 |
| 1973 | 28 | 28 |
| 1972 | 27 | 27 |
| 1971 | 22 | 22 |
| 1970 | 26 | 26 |
| 1969 | 22 | 22 |
| 1968 | 15 | 15 |
| 1967 | 8 | 8 |
| 1966 | 14 | 14 |
| 1965 | 13 | 13 |
| 1964 | 12 | 12 |
| 1963 | 9 | 9 |
| 1962 | 6 | 6 |
| 1961 | 11 | 11 |
| 1960 | 5 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 | 7 |
| 1956 | 6 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Rashelle (2007)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |