Rochel
Meaningewe · Yiddish form of Rachel
- US rank
- #1,458
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,458 in 2025
147 babies were named Rochel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 519 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1947–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,929 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Rochel, 147 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rochel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRochel first shows up in US birth records in 1947, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 78 years since.
- Best yearRochel is at its all-time high right now: #1,458 in 2025.
- Then vs nowRochel is 3.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 34,965 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 10,929.
- TrendRochel has climbed 519 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,458. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedRochel is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #93, followed by New York (#304). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningRochel is a Yiddish form of Rachel, which means “ewe”. Our records link it to French and Hebrew roots.
About the name Rochel
Rochel is a girl name of French and Hebrew origin meaning “ewe”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-hel”. US birth records list Rochel for girls from 1947 to 2025, in 78 of those 79 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,458 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,458, with 147 babies.
Origin:French namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.9 | 348,837 girls |
| 1950s | 5.7 | 175,439 girls |
| 1960s | 8.2 | 121,359 girls |
| 1970s | 18 | 57,045 girls |
| 1980s | 26 | 38,066 girls |
| 1990s | 29 | 34,495 girls |
| 2000s | 43 | 23,386 girls |
| 2010s | 58 | 17,109 girls |
| 2020s | 71 | 13,989 girls |
Other spellings of Rochel
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
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Questions about the name Rochel
What does the name Rochel mean?
Rochel means “ewe” in Yiddish, as a form of Rachel.
What is the origin of the name Rochel?
Rochel has French, Hebrew roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Rochel a boy or girl name?
Rochel is a girl name.
How popular is the name Rochel?
Rochel ranked #1,458 for US girls in 2025, given to 147 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,458).