Rochel
How to say it: roh-KHEL · /roʊˈxɛl/
Yiddish form of Hebrew Rachel, 'ewe' - traditional Ashkenazi spelling.
Rochel was the 218th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 147 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 39% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #255 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #218 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 147 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,005 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −39% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #255 |
| In France, 2025 | #281 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Still climbing, Rochel found its best showing in the 2020s. It sits at its peak now, though a dip looks likely ahead.
What goes with it
Quiet and breathy with a gentle biblical resonance. Rivka pairs naturally alongside.
Nicknames
- Ro
- Chelli
Honouring a Rochel in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rochel is about 1 in 84.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
In France: #281 for girls in 2025.
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