How Many People Are Named Rochel?
Complete statistics for the name Rochel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rochel, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 87,260 Americans today. With around 3,782 people named Rochel living in the US, it's a genuinely modern name with 65% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a quest for knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 3,875 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: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rochel Through the Generations
Rochel has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2019 with 131 births. The average age of those named Rochel is 25, indicating a younger demographic. Of the 3,782 estimated to be alive today, 2,524 are under 30, 1,154 are between 30 and 60, and only 197 are over 60. This distribution suggests Rochel is a name embraced by a new generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rochel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rochel
How Many People Have the Name Rochel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 486 people in the United States currently share the name Rochel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 681,994 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rochel a Common or Rare Name?
Rochel 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 Rochel Mean?
Rochel means "creative variant of Rochelle" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rochel in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rochel Most Popular?
The name Rochel reached peak popularity in 2019, with 131 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Rochel?
Approximately 486 people named Rochel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 486. That works out to roughly 1 in 681,994 Americans.
Is Rochel a rare name?
Rochel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 681,994 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rochel mean?
Rochel means "creative variant of Rochelle" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rochel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rochel are male and 100% are female.
When was Rochel most popular?
Rochel peaked in 2019 with 131 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.