Rebecca
Female name · ★ Classic
302,020
Total Births
1981
Peak Year
#317
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Rebecca
Rebecca is of Hebrew origin meaning 'to tie' or 'captivating,' a matriarch in the Bible. It has been a top-100 name in the US for most of the SSA record period. Famous Rebeccas include Rebecca Ferguson and Daphne du Maurier's novel Rebecca.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 4,924 births |
| 1890s | 4,179 births |
| 1900s | 4,025 births |
| 1910s | 4,995 births |
| 1920s | 5,166 births |
| 1930s | 5,373 births |
| 1940s | 18,423 births |
| 1950s | 46,572 births |
| 1960s | 39,069 births |
| 1970s | 54,254 births |
| 1980s | 52,735 births |
| 1990s | 42,438 births |
| 2000s | 16,106 births |
| 2010s | 2,966 births |
| 2020s | 795 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rebecca?
Rebecca has been given to 302,020 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1981 with 6,486 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #317.
Is Rebecca a boy or girl name?
Rebecca is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Rebecca most popular?
Rebecca was most popular in 1981, when 6,486 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Rebecca?
Rebecca first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).