Holding steady.
Popularity of Rochele since 1950
Babies named Rochele per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 138 |
| 1970s | 156 |
| 1980s | 116 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rochele is a rare feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1950, with its peak year occurring in 1972. Though no current rank or one-in-N data is available, its trajectory has remained stable, suggesting consistent but minimal usage. The name is essentially a spelling variant of the more familiar Rochelle, which itself comes from a French place name meaning 'little rock'. Parents drawn to French-style names like Danielle or Michelle might find Rochele an uncommon alternative, though it has never appeared among the top states for name popularity.
Rochele is most likely a variant spelling of Rochelle, the feminine form of the French surname La Rochelle, ultimately from Old French 'roche' meaning 'rock'. The name gained some use in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century, though it has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Roch, Shelly
Sibling names for Rochele
Names that share Rochele's style, for a brother or sister.
