Rochelle
Rochelle: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɹoʊˈʃɛl/
Meaning and origin of Rochelle
Root meaning: “rock”
- A female given name transferred from the place name, of 20th century usage.
Etymology
Habitational or topographic name from places in France, La Rochelle, from Old French rochelle diminutive form of roche (“rock”).
How popular is Rochelle?
Since 1880, 46,994 girls and 401 boys in the U.S. have been named Rochelle (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #236 in 1969. Its highest rank for boys was #1796 in 1910. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Rochelle FAQ
What does the name Rochelle mean?
Rochelle traces back to a root meaning "rock". A female given name transferred from the place name, of 20th century usage. Habitational or topographic name from places in France, La Rochelle, from Old French rochelle diminutive form of roche (“rock”).
How popular is the name Rochelle?
Since 1880, 46,994 girls and 401 boys in the U.S. have been named Rochelle (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #236 in 1969. Its highest rank for boys was #1796 in 1910. In 2025, 30 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rochelle a boy or girl name?
Rochelle is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 46,994 girls and 401 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.