Becca Girl

Popularity: #913 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BEK-uh /ˈbɛkə/

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: 'to bind'; English: diminutive of Rebecca

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Becca is a diminutive form of Rebecca, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Rivkah (רִבְקָה). The etymology of Rivkah is often interpreted as meaning "to bind" or "to tie," reflecting themes of connection and commitment.

The name was adopted into Greek as Rebekka and subsequently into Latin as Rebeccah, which then influenced its entry into Old French as Rebeque. The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, particularly through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French names were assimilated into the English language.

Historically, Rebecca is a significant biblical figure, appearing in the Book of Genesis as the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau. Her story, which includes themes of faith and family, has been influential in Jewish and Christian traditions.

The name gained further prominence through various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version published in 1611, which helped solidify its usage in English-speaking cultures. Throughout the centuries, Rebecca has been borne by numerous saints and notable figures, contributing to its enduring legacy.

Culturally, the name Rebecca has been associated with qualities such as loyalty and strength, often symbolizing the bond of family and the importance of heritage. This resonance has allowed the name to remain relevant across generations.

The diminutive Becca emerged as a familiar and affectionate form, particularly in the 20th century, reflecting a trend towards shorter, more casual names. Overall, Becca, as a derivative of Rebecca, carries with it a rich historical and cultural significance that continues to be appreciated.

Famous people named Becca

In this section, you will find notable people named Becca. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Becca who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Becca who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Becca Tobin is an actress and singer best known for Glee, The Good Wife, and The Last Ship.

Becca Fitzpatrick is an author best known for the Hush, Hush series, Black Ice, and Dangerous Lies.

Becca Puglisi is an author and writing coach best known for The Emotion Thesaurus, The Positive Trait Thesaurus, and The Negative Trait Thesaurus.

Fictional characters named Becca

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Becca is a fictional character from the novel and film The Perks of Being a Wallflower. She is a close friend of the protagonist, Charlie, who provides support and friendship throughout his struggles.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Becca, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

BellaBriannaBrookeBaileyBridgetBethany

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Becca. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RebeccaRachaelBetsyBrennaBeatriceBiancaBrianaBlythe

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Becca was first seen in the United States in 1948.

Becca has ranked as high as #2080 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania, California, and Indiana.

In the past 5 years the name Becca has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Becca is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Becca was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Becca.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 35 35
2024 42 42
2023 51 51
2022 48 48
2021 48 48
2020 59 59
2019 65 65
2018 51 51
2017 56 56
2016 62 62
2015 70 70
2014 46 46
2013 68 68
2012 61 61
2011 72 72
2010 58 58
2009 77 77
2008 79 79
2007 82 82
2006 83 83
2005 76 76
2004 70 70
2003 94 94
2002 67 67
2001 82 82
2000 76 76
1999 99 99
1998 82 82
1997 109 109
1996 117 117
1995 104 104
1994 119 119
1993 141 141
1992 132 132
1991 120 120
1990 70 70
1989 22 22
1988 19 19
1987 20 20
1986 18 18
1985 16 16
1984 20 20
1983 13 13
1982 21 21
1981 32 32
1980 25 25
1979 28 28
1978 19 19
1977 13 13
1976 23 23
1975 14 14
1974 15 15
1973 21 21
1972 29 29
1971 18 18
1970 19 19
1969 11 11
1968 13 13
1967 14 14
1966 14 14
1965 15 15
1964 8 8
1963 11 11
1962 10 10
1961 13 13
1960 12 12
1959 15 15
1958 7 7
1957 9 9
1954 7 7
1953 6 6
1948 6 6

Top States for Becca (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 7
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