Robecca Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: roh-BEK-uh //roʊˈbɛkə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'to bind'; English: a variant of Rebecca
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Robecca is a variant of Rebecca, which has its roots in the Hebrew name רִבְקָה (Rivqah), meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie.' This name was transliterated into Greek as Ῥεβέκκα (Rebékka) and subsequently into Latin as Rebecca. The name made its way into Old French as Rebeque, before being adopted into English in the medieval period.
The evolution of the name reflects a common linguistic journey where Hebrew names were adapted through Greek and Latin, eventually entering the vernacular of English speakers. 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 family and divine promise, has been influential in Jewish and Christian traditions. The name gained further prominence with the translation of the Bible into various languages, particularly during the Renaissance when the King James Version was published in 1611, making biblical names more accessible to English speakers.
Throughout the centuries, Rebecca has been borne by various notable figures, including saints and queens, contributing to its enduring legacy. Culturally, the name Rebecca has been associated with qualities such as loyalty and devotion, reflecting the character of its biblical namesake.
It has also inspired numerous literary and artistic works, reinforcing its significance in Western culture. The diminutive form, Becca, has emerged as a familiar and affectionate variant, though Robecca itself stands as a unique interpretation that maintains the original's essence while offering a modern twist.
The name's historical and cultural resonance continues to evoke a sense of tradition and familial bonds.
Fictional characters named Robecca
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Robecca Steam is a fictional character from the Monster High franchise. She is a student at Monster High who is a robot and embodies themes of individuality and acceptance.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Robecca was first seen in the United States in 1951.
Robecca has ranked as high as #1113 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Robecca has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Robecca 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 Robecca was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Robecca
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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 Robecca.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |