Rebecca Girl

Popularity: #327 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: reh-BEK-ah //rəˈbɛkə//

Origin: Hebrew; Latin

Meaning: Hebrew: to bind; Latin: to tie

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rebecca has its roots in the Hebrew name רִבְקָה (Rivqah), which is believed to derive from the Hebrew verb "r-b-q," meaning "to tie" or "to bind." This etymology suggests connotations of connection and commitment. The name was adopted into Greek as Ῥεβέκκα (Rebékka) and subsequently into Latin as Rebeccah, before making its way into Old French as Rebeque, and finally into Middle English as Rebecca.

This linguistic journey highlights the name's enduring presence across cultures and languages, ultimately solidifying its place in English-speaking contexts. 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 divine purpose, has resonated through centuries, contributing to the name's prominence in Jewish and Christian traditions. The name gained further recognition through various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version published in 1611, which helped to popularize biblical names in English-speaking societies.

Culturally, Rebecca has been associated with qualities such as loyalty and nurturing, reflecting the character of the biblical Rebecca. This association has allowed the name to maintain its relevance over time, often appearing in literature and art as a symbol of steadfastness and familial bonds.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Becca have emerged, further enriching the name's cultural tapestry. The enduring legacy of Rebecca is evident in its frequent appearances in religious texts, literature, and folklore, where it continues to evoke themes of love, devotion, and strength.

Famous people named Rebecca

In this section, you will find notable people named Rebecca. 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 Rebecca who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Rebecca Ferguson is an actress best known for The Greatest Showman, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, and Dune.

Rebecca Romijn is an actress and model best known for X-Men, Ugly Betty, and Star Trek: Discovery.

Rebecca Black is a singer and internet personality best known for the song Friday and her viral music videos.

Rebecca Sugar is an animator and songwriter best known for creating Steven Universe and for her work on Adventure Time.

Fictional characters named Rebecca

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Rebecca is a fictional character from the novel Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. She is the deceased first wife of Maxim de Winter, whose presence looms large over the story and affects the lives of the characters around her.

Rebecca Bunch is a fictional character from the television series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. She is a complex woman who impulsively moves to California in pursuit of her high school boyfriend, leading to a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

Sibling suggestions

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

RachelSamuelDanielLeahMiriamIsaac

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Rebecca. 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.

SarahHannahElizabethVictoriaNatalieJessicaEmilyCharlotte

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rebecca was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Rebecca has ranked as high as #39 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Rebecca 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 Rebecca 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 Rebecca.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 872 0 872
2024 918 0 918
2023 985 0 985
2022 1,075 0 1,075
2021 1,051 0 1,051
2020 1,212 0 1,212
2019 1,263 0 1,263
2018 1,459 0 1,459
2017 1,440 7 1,433
2016 1,580 0 1,580
2015 1,728 0 1,728
2014 1,782 0 1,782
2013 1,806 0 1,806
2012 2,019 0 2,019
2011 2,119 0 2,119
2010 2,299 0 2,299
2009 2,478 5 2,473
2008 2,930 8 2,922
2007 3,220 5 3,215
2006 3,579 6 3,573
2005 4,027 9 4,018
2004 4,496 22 4,474
2003 4,879 6 4,873
2002 5,230 8 5,222
2001 5,900 7 5,893
2000 7,086 8 7,078
1999 7,448 11 7,437
1998 8,434 11 8,423
1997 9,644 10 9,634
1996 10,638 12 10,626
1995 9,925 14 9,911
1994 11,300 16 11,284
1993 12,341 20 12,321
1992 13,130 20 13,110
1991 13,330 32 13,298
1990 13,717 40 13,677
1989 12,521 85 12,436
1988 11,916 39 11,877
1987 11,673 46 11,627
1986 11,849 56 11,793
1985 12,757 52 12,705
1984 13,393 45 13,348
1983 14,773 59 14,714
1982 15,794 64 15,730
1981 16,801 64 16,737
1980 15,329 48 15,281
1979 14,600 52 14,548
1978 13,852 56 13,796
1977 14,254 58 14,196
1976 14,544 53 14,491
1975 13,995 70 13,925
1974 15,212 49 15,163
1973 14,924 56 14,868
1972 13,316 64 13,252
1971 12,238 46 12,192
1970 10,883 29 10,854
1969 10,988 38 10,950
1968 10,253 28 10,225
1967 9,853 30 9,823
1966 9,814 37 9,777
1965 10,238 27 10,211
1964 9,497 23 9,474
1963 9,422 29 9,393
1962 9,425 22 9,403
1961 10,266 30 10,236
1960 9,994 24 9,970
1959 10,495 20 10,475
1958 10,432 16 10,416
1957 11,514 32 11,482
1956 12,187 19 12,168
1955 12,419 21 12,398
1954 13,228 20 13,208
1953 12,980 21 12,959
1952 12,250 23 12,227
1951 10,947 15 10,932
1950 9,442 17 9,425
1949 8,796 18 8,778
1948 6,811 16 6,795
1947 6,346 13 6,333
1946 4,850 10 4,840
1945 3,337 6 3,331
1944 3,258 12 3,246
1943 3,277 7 3,270
1942 3,252 11 3,241
1941 2,932 8 2,924
1940 2,568 13 2,555
1939 1,805 9 1,796
1938 1,581 8 1,573
1937 1,219 9 1,210
1936 1,210 10 1,200
1935 1,208 0 1,208
1934 1,167 6 1,161
1933 1,072 0 1,072
1932 1,199 7 1,192
1931 1,097 8 1,089
1930 1,121 7 1,114
1929 1,084 0 1,084
1928 1,121 0 1,121
1927 1,266 6 1,260
1926 1,149 5 1,144
1925 1,211 8 1,203
1924 1,364 6 1,358
1923 1,281 7 1,274
1922 1,303 7 1,296
1921 1,272 0 1,272
1920 1,277 8 1,269
1919 1,267 0 1,267
1918 1,253 10 1,243
1917 1,215 0 1,215
1916 1,132 0 1,132
1915 1,169 0 1,169
1914 897 7 890
1913 744 5 739
1912 754 0 754
1911 546 0 546
1910 519 0 519
1909 477 7 470
1908 451 0 451
1907 400 0 400
1906 397 0 397
1905 402 0 402
1904 371 0 371
1903 334 0 334
1902 382 0 382
1901 342 0 342
1900 503 0 503
1899 347 0 347
1898 376 0 376
1897 376 0 376
1896 371 0 371
1895 386 0 386
1894 399 0 399
1893 358 0 358
1892 353 0 353
1891 320 0 320
1890 374 0 374
1889 337 0 337
1888 337 0 337
1887 275 0 275
1886 355 0 355
1885 302 0 302
1884 278 0 278
1883 244 0 244
1882 259 0 259
1881 226 0 226
1880 236 0 236

Top States for Rebecca (2024)

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 107
12%
TX 102
12%
NY 69
8%
FL 56
6%
NJ 41
5%
PA 38
4%
GA 32
4%
OH 29
3%
IN 27
3%
NC 25
3%
MA 24
3%
AZ 22
3%
VA 20
2%
IL 19
2%
TN 18
2%
MD 18
2%
SC 17
2%
MI 17
2%
KY 16
2%
UT 16
2%
WA 15
2%
CO 14
2%
MN 14
2%
NV 12
1%
WI 12
1%
OK 11
1%
OR 10
1%
AR 10
1%
CT 9
1%
MO 9
1%
AL 8
1%
KS 6
1%
NH 6
1%
ID 6
1%
WV 6
1%
MS 5
1%