Rochelle
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Not recorded
- Origin
- French
Rochelle is a name traditionally given to a girl of French origin. Our sources do not preserve a single agreed-upon literal translation for this particular name, so we list its meaning as unrecorded rather than guess at one. Browse more French baby names or search the full library by meaning.
Rochelle Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 46,966 baby girls have been named Rochelle. The name peaked in 1969 with 1,270 US births that year (rank #236). In 2024, ranked #4009 nationally — 3,773 places below its 1969 peak.
Top States for Rochelle
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rochelle births are: California (6,452), New York (5,608), Illinois (3,013).
Other French-Origin Names Like Rochelle
If you like Rochelle's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
8-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rochelle's exact length and starting letter: Raananah, Rachelle, Radbyrne, Radcliff, Raedbora.
Quick Facts About Rochelle
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Compare Rochelle to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Rochelle against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).