Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Rochester
//ˈɹɑˌtʃɛstɜr//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19449 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rochester's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Rochester's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rochester |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 20 |
| 1944 | 22 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 14 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 12 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1957 | 20 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1971 | 6 |
Rochester through the decades
- Rochester peaked in 1944, when 22 babies were named Rochester in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1956–1971), use of Rochester has fallen 8% compared to the 10 years before that.