Girl · #13,316 in 2026

Rochella

Name: Popularity of the name Rochella in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rochella, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,316

Peak Rank

#3,894 (1972)

Total Babies

253

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1936

First Year

1992

Last Year

1972

Peak Year

#3894

Peak Rank

253

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rochella

Rochella first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1936, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 15 Rochellas were born — ranking #3,894 that year. As of 2026, Rochella ranks #13,316 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 253 Rochellas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Rochella

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rochella is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Rochelle
Rinella
Russula
Rachelle
Rosella
Rachele
Rotella
Ravello
Rajala
Rozella
Ramella
Ranula

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rochella

What does the name Rochella mean?

Rochella is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1936. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rochella in 2026?

In 2026, Rochella ranks #13,316 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rochella most popular?

Rochella reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #3,894 that year with 15 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Rochella most popular?

Rochella has historically been most popular in Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Rochella.

Is Rochella a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rochella is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Rochella?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rochella include Marea, Desta, Cheralyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rochella

Rochella is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1936 and has accumulated 253 births in the dataset. Rochella's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #3,894. Use the chart and map above to compare Rochella's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.