Rebecca
Rebecca first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1981, when 16,737 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 872.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Rebecca popular?
Declining Rebecca is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1981 peak.
| 2020s | 6,113 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17,488 | |
| 2000s | 43,741 | |
| 1990s | 109,721 | |
| 1980s | 136,248 | |
| 1970s | 137,285 | |
| 1960s | 99,462 | |
| 1950s | 115,690 | |
| 1940s | 45,313 | |
| 1930s | 12,615 | |
| 1920s | 12,281 | |
| 1910s | 9,474 | |
| 1900s | 4,052 | |
| 1890s | 3,660 | |
| 1880s | 2,849 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Rebecca mean?
Rebecca comes from the Hebrew Rivka, of debated meaning — often linked to “to bind” or read as “captivating.” In the Bible she is the wife of Isaac.
Nicknames for Rebecca
- Becky
- Bex
- Reba
Variants & spellings
- Rebekah
- Rebeca
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rebecca mean?
Rebecca means To bind, to join. Rebecca comes from the Hebrew Rivka, of debated meaning — often linked to “to bind” or read as “captivating.” In the Bible she is the wife of Isaac.
What is the origin of the name Rebecca?
Rebecca is of Hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Rebecca?
Rebecca is pronounced “ruh-BEK-uh.”
Is Rebecca a boy or a girl name?
Rebecca is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Rebecca a popular name right now?
Rebecca is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1981 peak.
How popular is the name Rebecca?
In 2025, Rebecca ranked #350 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Rebecca most popular?
Rebecca was most popular in 1981, when about 16,737 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Rebecca?
Common nicknames for Rebecca include Becky, Bex, Reba.
What names are similar to Rebecca?
Names similar to Rebecca include Rachel, Leah, Sarah, Naomi.
What names go well with Rebecca?
Hebrew names that pair well with Rebecca include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.