Rochester

Boy name

Rochester has been given to 463 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 1944.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

463

Peak year

1944 (22 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1914

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rochester.

454 babies since 1915

480 babies since 1911

480 babies since 1913

437 babies since 1888

490 babies since 1915

425 babies since 1936

503 babies since 1915

505 babies since 1900

How popular is the name Rochester?

Rochester has been given to 463 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rochester peak?

Rochester peaked in 1944, when 22 babies were given the name.

Is Rochester a girl or boy name?

Rochester is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Rochester are boys).

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