Ray Rochester

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ray Rochester — English
230K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ray Rochester is a name that combines English origins. The first name Ray is a masculine given name of English origin. Ray is a given name and short form (hypocorism) of the given name Raymond and Rachel. Ray Aguilar (born 1947), Nebraska state senator Ray Aguilera, Pueblo, Colorado City council member Ray Ahipene-Mercer (born 1948), New Zealand city councillor in Wellington Ray Frenette (1935–2018), Canadian politician in New Brunswick Ray Gricar (1945–2011), district attorney of Centre County, Pennsylvania Ray Groom (born 1944), Australian lawyer, sportsman and politician Ray Harmel (1905–1998), South African anti-apartheid activist Ray LaHood (born 1945), American politician Ray Mabus (born 1948), American . The surname Rochester: Rochester is a surname, originally a locational surname derived from the town of Rochester in Kent, England. Ajay Rochester (born 1969), Australian actress and author Anna Rochester (1880–1966), American labor researcher and Communist political activist George Rochester (1908–2001), English physicist Nathaniel Rochester (1752–1831), American Revolutionary War soldier and land speculator, founder of Rochester, New York Nathaniel Rochester (computer scientist) (1919–2001), designed the IBM 701, wrote the first assembler and participated in the founding of the field of artificial intelligence Pau. Ray is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 230K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ray reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ray

English

Ray is a given name and short form (hypocorism) of the given name Raymond and Rachel. Ray Aguilar (born 1947), Nebraska state senator Ray Aguilera, Pueblo, Colorado City council member Ray Ahipene-Mercer (born 1948), New Zealand city councillor in Wellington Ray Frenette (1935–2018), Canadian politician in New Brunswick Ray Gricar (1945–2011), district attorney of Centre County, Pennsylvania Ray Groom (born 1944), Australian lawyer, sportsman and politician Ray Harmel (1905–1998), South African anti-apartheid activist Ray LaHood (born 1945), American politician Ray Mabus (born 1948), American .

Surname: Rochester

English

Rochester is a surname, originally a locational surname derived from the town of Rochester in Kent, England. Ajay Rochester (born 1969), Australian actress and author Anna Rochester (1880–1966), American labor researcher and Communist political activist George Rochester (1908–2001), English physicist Nathaniel Rochester (1752–1831), American Revolutionary War soldier and land speculator, founder of Rochester, New York Nathaniel Rochester (computer scientist) (1919–2001), designed the IBM 701, wrote the first assembler and participated in the founding of the field of artificial intelligence Pau.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ray is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ray by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ray Rochester

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ray Rochester:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ray?
The first name Ray originates from English. Ray is a given name and short form (hypocorism) of the given name Raymond and Rachel. Ray Aguilar (born 1947), Nebraska state senator Ray Aguilera, Pueblo, Colorado City council member Ray Ahipene-Mercer (born 1948), New Zealand city councillor in Wellington Ray Frenette (1935–2018), Canadian politician in New Brunswick Ray Gricar (1945–2011), district attorney of Centre County, Pennsylvania Ray Groom (born 1944), Australian lawyer, sportsman and politician Ray Harmel (1905–1998), South African anti-apartheid activist Ray LaHood (born 1945), American politician Ray Mabus (born 1948), American .
When was Ray most popular?
The name Ray reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Rochester?
The surname Rochester originates from English. Rochester is a surname, originally a locational surname derived from the town of Rochester in Kent, England. Ajay Rochester (born 1969), Australian actress and author Anna Rochester (1880–1966), American labor researcher and Communist political activist George Rochester (1908–2001), English physicist Nathaniel Rochester (1752–1831), American Revolutionary War soldier and land speculator, founder of Rochester, New York Nathaniel Rochester (computer scientist) (1919–2001), designed the IBM 701, wrote the first assembler and participated in the founding of the field of artificial intelligence Pau.
How common is the surname Rochester?
The surname Rochester is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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