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.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.2%
Male
0.9%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 55.5 years old

Young (<30) 3,842
8.1%
Adult (30–60) 25,021
52.8%
Senior (>60) 18,504
39.1%

📈 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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