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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rochelle — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rochel|Rocio
FrenchGirl↑↑ Surging

Rochelle

roh-SHEL · 2 syllables

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Girl
#4009
↑↑ Surging
#4009
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 16
Peak rank
#3479 in 2021
5yr change
+959 ranks
Birth frequency
1.0 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4009 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
French girl names
Rochelle

Popularity score: 16  ·  SSA Rank: #4009

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+959 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
9 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Rochelle is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
French OriginClassicRomantic2-syllableFeminine1980s-1990s PeakRock/Stone MeaningVintage
Character
graceful eleganceartistic sensitivityindependent spiritintelligent charmwarm compassion
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Rochelles

professionalversatileengagingcharismaticaccomplished
STRONG
High confidence

Rochelle is a French girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4009 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +959 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4009 · very rare
Rochelle at a Glance
Meaning:From Old French 'roche' meaning 'rock', referring to a small rock or stone. Also associated with the coastal city of La Rochelle.
Language root:Old French · Latin
Peak rank:#3479 in 2021
5yr change:+959 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Rochelle Aytes
Actress
Rochelle Humes
Singer and Television Presenter
Similar Sound
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Rochelle · Overview
Summary

Rochelle is a French girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4009 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Rochelle scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 959 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Romantic character
Rochelle carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Rochelle is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
rochelle.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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