How Many People Are Named Rochelle?
47,367
people in the United States are named Rochelle
1 in 7,072 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1127
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0141%
Of US population
Peak Year
1969
1,283 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From the name of the French city La Rochelle, meaning "little rock". It first became commonly used as a given name in America in the 1930s, probably due to the fame of actress Rochelle Hudson (1914-1972) and because of the similarity to the name Rachel.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 55.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1900 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
6,458
New York
5,616
Illinois
3,013
Pennsylvania
2,897
Michigan
2,597
Ohio
2,253
Texas
1,614
Minnesota
1,370
Wisconsin
1,076
Florida
963
💡 Fun Facts About "Rochelle"
- 37 babies were named Rochelle in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1969
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1900
- Most popular in California
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