Meaning:
Its source is hrok, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Rest."
Variant Forms: Richelle and Rochale
Popularity:
The name Rochelle ranked 443rd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.
Narrative:
This name may be based on the French place name of La Rochelle. It certainly owes some of its popularity to its similarity to Raquel and Michelle.