Rochelle
Pronunciation: [ r-ohsh-EHL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rochelle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 280 babies have been named Rochelle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rochelle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,030 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,030
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Rochelle
Rochelle is a boy name .
Is Rochelle a boy or girl name? Rochelle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,030 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,963. Rochelle is more commonly used as a girl name.
Rochelle is currently ranked #20,030 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rochelle include Roc, Roch, Rochy, Rochie, Roche, Rochey, Rocheie, Lle, Lley, Roy, Roie, and Rockins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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