Roshelle Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: roh-SHEL //roʊˈʃɛl//
Origin: French; Hebrew
Meaning: French: little rose; Hebrew: a form of Rachel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Roshelle is derived from the French name Rochelle, which itself originates from the Old French term "rochelle," meaning "little rock." This term is a diminutive form of the Latin "rocca," which also translates to "rock." The name has roots in the Hebrew name "Rachel," meaning "ewe," which has been a significant name in biblical contexts. The transition of the name into English occurred through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many French names were adopted into the English language, particularly in the context of nobility and the church.
Historically, the name Rochelle has been associated with various geographical locations, notably the city of La Rochelle in France, which was an important port city during the medieval period. The city gained prominence in the 16th century during the Wars of Religion in France, serving as a stronghold for the Huguenots.
The name Roshelle, as a variant, likely emerged in the later centuries as names evolved and adapted to different linguistic and cultural contexts, particularly in English-speaking regions. Culturally, names derived from Rochelle have been imbued with connotations of strength and stability, reflective of their meaning related to rock.
The name has been used in literature and art, often symbolizing resilience and steadfastness. Additionally, diminutive forms like Rosh or Shelly have emerged, providing affectionate alternatives while maintaining a connection to the original name.
The enduring nature of Roshelle and its variants can be attributed to their historical significance and the positive attributes associated with their meanings.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Roshelle was first seen in the United States in 1952.
Roshelle has ranked as high as #5257 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Roshelle has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Roshelle is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Roshelle was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Roshelle.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 | 6 |
| 2004 | 8 | 8 |
| 2003 | 8 | 8 |
| 2002 | 11 | 11 |
| 2001 | 8 | 8 |
| 2000 | 7 | 7 |
| 1999 | 15 | 15 |
| 1998 | 14 | 14 |
| 1997 | 10 | 10 |
| 1996 | 8 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 | 7 |
| 1994 | 12 | 12 |
| 1993 | 13 | 13 |
| 1992 | 13 | 13 |
| 1991 | 18 | 18 |
| 1990 | 33 | 33 |
| 1989 | 24 | 24 |
| 1988 | 25 | 25 |
| 1987 | 22 | 22 |
| 1986 | 22 | 22 |
| 1985 | 19 | 19 |
| 1984 | 25 | 25 |
| 1983 | 25 | 25 |
| 1982 | 23 | 23 |
| 1981 | 32 | 32 |
| 1980 | 23 | 23 |
| 1979 | 22 | 22 |
| 1978 | 24 | 24 |
| 1977 | 17 | 17 |
| 1976 | 18 | 18 |
| 1975 | 25 | 25 |
| 1974 | 21 | 21 |
| 1973 | 23 | 23 |
| 1972 | 29 | 29 |
| 1971 | 28 | 28 |
| 1970 | 26 | 26 |
| 1969 | 22 | 22 |
| 1968 | 14 | 14 |
| 1967 | 10 | 10 |
| 1966 | 15 | 15 |
| 1965 | 18 | 18 |
| 1964 | 11 | 11 |
| 1963 | 15 | 15 |
| 1962 | 12 | 12 |
| 1961 | 10 | 10 |
| 1960 | 11 | 11 |
| 1959 | 10 | 10 |
| 1958 | 12 | 12 |
| 1953 | 6 | 6 |
| 1952 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Roshelle (1990)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |