Becca Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationBEK-uh / ˈbɛkəHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'to bind'; English: diminutive of Rebecca
Historical & Cultural Background
Becca is often considered a diminutive form of the name Rebecca, which has Hebrew origins. The name Rebecca appears in the Bible, where she is the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau. Over time, Becca has gained popularity as a standalone name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It reflects a trend of using shorter, more casual forms of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Becca has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Becky
- Reba
International Variants
- Rebeca (Spanish)
- Rivka (Hebrew)
- Rebecca (Italian)
Famous people named Becca
Becca Fitzpatrick is an American author known for her young adult series 'Hush, Hush'.
Becca Tobin is an American actress and singer, recognized for her role in the TV series 'Glee'.
Becca Heller is an American attorney and advocate for refugee rights.
Becca Longo is an American football player, noted for being the first female to receive a college football scholarship.
Fictional characters named Becca
Becca is a character in the film 'The Last House on the Left', where she plays a pivotal role in the plot.
Becca is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for her quirky personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Becca was first seen in the United States in 1948. Becca has ranked as high as #1106 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)
Top States for Becca (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 29 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 70 |
| 1991 | 120 |
| 1992 | 132 |
| 1993 | 141 |
| 1994 | 119 |
| 1995 | 104 |
| 1996 | 117 |
| 1997 | 109 |
| 1998 | 82 |
| 1999 | 99 |
| 2000 | 76 |
| 2001 | 82 |
| 2002 | 67 |
| 2003 | 94 |
| 2004 | 70 |
| 2005 | 76 |
| 2006 | 83 |
| 2007 | 82 |
| 2008 | 79 |
| 2009 | 77 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 72 |
| 2012 | 61 |
| 2013 | 68 |
| 2014 | 46 |
| 2015 | 70 |
| 2016 | 62 |
| 2017 | 56 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2019 | 65 |
| 2020 | 59 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 42 |