Rececca Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: reh-SEH-kah //rɛˈsɛkə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'to bind'; English: variant of Rebecca
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rebecca has its roots in the Hebrew name רִבְקָה (Rivqah), which is believed to derive from the Hebrew verb meaning "to bind" or "to tie." This name was transliterated into Greek as Ῥεβέκκα (Rebekka) and subsequently adopted into Latin as Rebecca. The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where it maintained its form before entering the English language in the 16th century, largely through biblical translations and literature.
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 resonated through centuries, contributing to the name's enduring presence in various cultures.
The name was popularized in the Christian tradition, especially during the Middle Ages, and was included in major biblical translations, such as the King James Bible published in 1611, which helped cement its usage in English-speaking communities. Culturally, Rebecca has been associated with qualities such as beauty, kindness, and resourcefulness, reflecting the character of the biblical Rebecca.
The name has also inspired various literary works and artistic representations throughout history, further embedding it in cultural consciousness. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Becca and Becky have emerged, showcasing the name's adaptability and affection in social contexts.
Overall, Rebecca's historical and cultural significance has allowed it to maintain a prominent place in the lexicon of names across different eras.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rececca was first seen in the United States in 1974.
Rececca has ranked as high as #1074 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Rececca has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Rececca 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 Rececca was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Rececca
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.
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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 Rececca.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1974 | 8 |