Rebbeca Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: reh-BEK-ah //rɛˈbɛkə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'to tie, to bind'; English: 'captivating'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rebbeca is a variant of the more commonly known Rebecca, which has its roots in the Hebrew name רִבְקָה (Rivqah). The literal meaning of Rivqah is often interpreted as "to tie, to bind," which may suggest notions of connection or unity.
The name was adopted into Greek as Ῥεβέκκα (Rebékka) and subsequently entered Latin as Rebecca. This transition into Latin facilitated its introduction into various European languages, including Old French, where it appeared as Rebeque, before finally being adopted into English in the medieval period.
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 familial loyalty, has been influential in Jewish and Christian traditions.
The name gained prominence in the Christian context, particularly after the translation of the Bible into English, including the King James Version in the early 17th century, which helped solidify its usage among English-speaking populations. Over the centuries, Rebecca has been borne by various saints and notable figures, further embedding the name within cultural and religious narratives.
Culturally, the name Rebecca has resonated through literature and art, often symbolizing beauty, virtue, and resilience. It has been used in various literary works, including the novel "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier, published in the 20th century, which has contributed to the name's enduring legacy.
Additionally, the diminutive form "Becky" has emerged in various contexts, though it is less formal than the original. Overall, the name Rebbeca, as a variant of Rebecca, carries with it a rich historical and cultural significance, reflecting its deep roots in religious texts and its continued relevance in storytelling.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rebbeca was first seen in the United States in 1916.
Rebbeca has ranked as high as #1052 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Missouri, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Rebbeca has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Rebbeca 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 Rebbeca was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Rebbeca (1991)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
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 Rebbeca.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1980 | 26 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1976 | 24 |
| 1975 | 27 |
| 1974 | 30 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1972 | 24 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1970 | 17 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1962 | 19 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1955 | 14 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1916 | 5 |