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How Many People Are Named Rochelle?
Estimated people named Rochelle living in the U.S. today
37,827
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 47,367
- Peak year: 1969 (1,283 births)
- Estimated living today: 37,827
Rochelle by age group — who carries the name today?
Rochelle popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Rochelle
Rochelle has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 47,367 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 37,827 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 9,036 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Rochelles you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Rochelle in the US?
An estimated 37,827 people named Rochelle are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Rochelle rare — about 1 in 9,036 Americans.
Is Rochelle a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Rochelle is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Rochelle most popular?
Rochelle peaked in 1969, when 1,283 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Rochelle?
Rochelle ranks #1,079 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 46 out of 100 (higher means rarer).