Total births
512
Girls' name · since 1950
Rochele
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 512 babies named Rochele, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 512
- total births
- 1950–1998
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Rochele is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 512 have been recorded since 1950.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rochele has been recorded 512 times among girls since 1950, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 1998.
- 512 total births
- 1950–1998 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
512 girls have been named Rochele since 1950, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1998.
- 512
- total births
- 1950–1998
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Rochele was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
22 babies were named Rochele in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Rochele's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rochele splits its recorded history at 1975: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1972 peak of 22 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rochele at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Rochele popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–1998
- Peak year (1972)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Rochele by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Rochele's strongest decade.
156 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Rochele births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 49
1950s
49 births
- 1960s
1960s
138 births
- 1970s
1970s
156 births
- 1980s
1980s
116 births
- 1990s 53
1990s
53 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 156 births (30% of all-time use).
How Rochele compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Rochele's total volume
Rochele vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rochele by state
Where Rochele concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 1.0% |
California share of Rochele's total US births 1.0%
Even split
5 of 512 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rochele? ▼
512 babies have been named Rochele since 1950. It was last recorded in 1998. The peak year was 1972 with 22 births.
When was Rochele most popular? ▼
Rochele was most popular in the 1970s decade with 156 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Rochele most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rochele are California (5 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Rochele been used? ▼
Records for Rochele go back to 1950, giving 49 years of history through 1998.
What names are similar to Rochele? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rochelle, Rocio, Rochel, Rochell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rochele's data
- Rochele's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (156 total births) through the 1990s (53) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rocheles (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rochele
Nearby Names Like Rochele
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rochele
Rochelle Girl
#3975 46,994 births
Rocio Girl
#2672 13,336 births
Rochel Girl
#1687 4,023 births
Rochell Girl
1,619 births
Rocky Girl
#3773 447 births
Compare Rochele side by side: Rochele vs Rochelle Rochele vs Rocio Rochele vs Rochel
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1950–1998 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rochele: Baby Name Since 1950 - 512 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rochele. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rochele draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.