Rochella
girl nameRochella entered the US charts in 1936, peaked at #2736 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1936–2025
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rank today
#2736
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3456 |
| 1940s | #4466 |
| 1950s | #4671 |
| 1960s | #5359 |
| 1970s | #5880 |
| 1980s | #7773 |
| 1990s | #12624 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Rochella are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rochella alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rochella in 2025?
- Rochella is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Rochella most popular?
- Rochella peaked in 1939, reaching #2736 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Rochella with classmates?
- Rochella will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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