How Many People Are Named Roch?
Complete statistics for the name Roch: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Roch is a very rare male name, with only 191 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,725,283 Americans. The majority of Rochs are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 61All 251 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1957Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Roch Through the Generations
Roch has seen its peak popularity in 1957 when 28 babies were given this name. Since then, it's remained stable, with a current average age of 61 years. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards the older generation, with 84% of Rochs being over 60, indicating that the name is predominantly associated with older individuals.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Roch's French roots
📄 About the Name Roch
How Many People Have the Name Roch?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 899 people in the United States currently share the name Roch. That works out to roughly 1 in every 368,687 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Roch a Common or Rare Name?
Roch is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Roch Mean?
Roch means "creative variant of Roch" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Roch in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Roch Most Popular?
The name Roch reached peak popularity in 1957, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Roch?
Approximately 899 people named Roch live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 899. That works out to roughly 1 in 368,687 Americans.
Is Roch a rare name?
Roch is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 368,687 Americans has this name.
What does the name Roch mean?
Roch means "creative variant of Roch" and comes from French origins.
Is Roch more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Roch are male and 0% are female.
When was Roch most popular?
Roch peaked in 1957 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.