How Many People Are Named Roshell?
Complete statistics for the name Roshell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Roshell is a very rare female name, with only 568 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 580,576 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1971 with 27 births, showing how its usage has remained stable over the decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 49All 605 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: 1971Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Roshell Through the Generations
Roshell has seen a steady presence throughout the generations, with its peak occurring in 1971 when 27 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Roshell are aged between 30 and 60, accounting for 74% of the total, while 8% are under 30 and 18% are over 60. This distribution suggests a balanced yet somewhat older demographic, reflecting a name that's both timeless and enduring.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Roshell's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Roshell
How Many People Have the Name Roshell?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 309 people in the United States currently share the name Roshell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,072,651 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Roshell a Common or Rare Name?
Roshell 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 Roshell Mean?
Roshell means "creative variant of Roshan" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Roshell in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.
When Was Roshell Most Popular?
The name Roshell reached peak popularity in 1971, with 27 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 Roshell?
Approximately 309 people named Roshell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 309. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,072,651 Americans.
Is Roshell a rare name?
Roshell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,072,651 Americans has this name.
What does the name Roshell mean?
Roshell means "creative variant of Roshan" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Roshell more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Roshell are male and 98% are female.
When was Roshell most popular?
Roshell peaked in 1971 with 27 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.