How Many People Are Named Rochell?

Complete statistics for the name Rochell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rochell
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Rochell is a very rare female name, with only 1,524 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 216,573 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1971 with 64 births, showing its stable presence over the decades.

~557
Living in US
1 in 595,062
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Rochelle
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,135
Worldwide Bearers
#108,122
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
2,163
🇺🇸 United States
1,013
🇿🇦 South Africa
423
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
286
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
37
🇬🇾 Guyana
26
🇮🇳 India
21
🇬🇧 England
21
🇨🇦 Canada
20
🇯🇲 Jamaica
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
51 (3%)
♀ Female
1,472 (97%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 55
75
Would be under 30 (4%)
1,078
Would be 30–60 (63%)
558
Would be over 60 (33%)

All 1,711 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: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
51
Modern Appeal
49
International
93

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rochell Through the Generations

Rochell has seen a steady presence through the generations, with its peak year occurring in 1971 when 64 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Rochell are aged between 30 and 60, accounting for 63% of the total population. This indicates a balanced distribution across different age groups, with 4% under 30 and 33% over 60, suggesting a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 102
Illinois 52
Mississippi 29
Texas 29
Michigan 25
Ohio 17
Florida 6
Louisiana 6
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Rochell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rochell's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Rochell

How Many People Have the Name Rochell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 557 people in the United States currently share the name Rochell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 595,062 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rochell a Common or Rare Name?

Rochell 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 Rochell Mean?

Rochell means "creative variant of Rochelle" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rochell in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.

When Was Rochell Most Popular?

The name Rochell reached peak popularity in 1971, with 64 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 Rochell?

Approximately 557 people named Rochell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 557. That works out to roughly 1 in 595,062 Americans.

Is Rochell a rare name?

Rochell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 595,062 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rochell mean?

Rochell means "creative variant of Rochelle" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Rochell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Rochell are male and 97% are female.

When was Rochell most popular?

Rochell peaked in 1971 with 64 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US557
All-Time Births557
1 in X1 in 595,062
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age55
Peak Year1971
World Rank#108,122
Male %3%
Female %97%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.