Rochelle
Rochelle is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Little rock or small cliff.
Origin and history
Rochelle is a French name derived from a place name meaning 'little rock'. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Although less common today, it remains a recognized classic name.
Popularity in the United States
46,994 babies in the United States have been named Rochelle since 1880. It ranks #612 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1896.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.1 %)
- NY (13.1 %)
- IL (7 %)
- PA (6.8 %)
- MI (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 50 |
| 1910-1920 | 278 |
| 1920-1930 | 420 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,307 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,525 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,885 |
| 1960-1970 | 9,885 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,082 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,294 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,249 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,293 |
| 2010-2019 | 521 |
| 2020-2029 | 205 |
Famous people named Rochelle
- Rochelle Aytes: Actress
- Rochelle Humes: Singer, Television Presenter
Nicknames
Chelle, Shelly, Ro
Fun facts
- The name directly relates to the coastal French city La Rochelle, meaning 'the little rock'.
- Rochelle reached its highest usage in the U.S. during the late 1960s and 1970s.