How Many People Are Named Rochella?
Complete statistics for the name Rochella: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rochella is a very rare female name, with only 211 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 1,566,829 Americans. The majority of those named Rochella are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a powerful spiritual force, that's often associated with intuition and insight.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 62All 253 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: 1972Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rochella Through the Generations
Rochella reached its peak popularity in 1972 with 15 births, but since then, it's remained relatively stable. Today, there are 211 Rochellas living in the U.S., with most being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that the name is more popular among older generations, though it still holds a place between classic and modern naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rochella's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rochella
How Many People Have the Name Rochella?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 211 people in the United States currently share the name Rochella. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,566,829 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rochella a Common or Rare Name?
Rochella 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 Rochella Mean?
Rochella means "creative variant of Rochelle" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rochella in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rochella Most Popular?
The name Rochella reached peak popularity in 1972, with 15 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 Rochella?
Approximately 211 people named Rochella live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 253. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,566,829 Americans.
Is Rochella a rare name?
Rochella is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,566,829 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rochella mean?
Rochella means "creative variant of Rochelle" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rochella more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rochella are male and 100% are female.
When was Rochella most popular?
Rochella peaked in 1972 with 15 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.