Rebecca Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationreh-BEK-uh / /rəˈbɛkə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: to bind; English: a captivating woman
Historical & Cultural Background
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical figure Rebecca, wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. The name has been popular in various cultures and languages, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used in literature and art, symbolizing beauty and loyalty. The name has maintained a consistent presence in naming trends over the centuries.
Trend Summary
Rebecca was particularly popular in the United States from the 1960s to the 1990s, but has seen a decline in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rebekah
- Becky
International Variants
- Rebeca (Spanish)
- Rivka (Hebrew)
- Rébecca (French)
- Rebecca (Italian)
- Rebeka (Hungarian)
Famous people named Rebecca
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Fictional characters named Rebecca
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rebecca was first seen in the United States in 1909. Rebecca has ranked as high as #1111 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, District of Columbia, New York, Michigan, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Rebecca has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rebecca (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 16 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1949 | 18 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 23 |
| 1953 | 21 |
| 1954 | 20 |
| 1955 | 21 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 32 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 20 |
| 1960 | 24 |
| 1961 | 30 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 29 |
| 1964 | 23 |
| 1965 | 27 |
| 1966 | 37 |
| 1967 | 30 |
| 1968 | 28 |
| 1969 | 38 |
| 1970 | 29 |
| 1971 | 46 |
| 1972 | 64 |
| 1973 | 56 |
| 1974 | 49 |
| 1975 | 70 |
| 1976 | 53 |
| 1977 | 58 |
| 1978 | 56 |
| 1979 | 52 |
| 1980 | 48 |
| 1981 | 64 |
| 1982 | 64 |
| 1983 | 59 |
| 1984 | 45 |
| 1985 | 52 |
| 1986 | 56 |
| 1987 | 47 |
| 1988 | 39 |
| 1989 | 85 |
| 1990 | 40 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |