Rebecca Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Rebecca is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Rebecca?
Rebecca is spelled R-E-B-E-C-C-A. The name has 7 letters.
Rebecca at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Rebecca derives from a Hebrew word meaning “to bind” or “to tie.”
- Origin
- Rebecca is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and appears in biblical texts as the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau.
- Pronunciation
- REH-beh-kuh · 3 syllables
Rebecca Popularity in 2025
Rank#349
Recorded Births872
- Girls usage fell 9 places to #349 and recorded 46 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Rebecca Mean?
Rebecca derives from a Hebrew word meaning “to bind” or “to tie.”
Origin: Rebecca is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and appears in biblical texts as the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau.
How Do You Pronounce Rebecca?
PronunciationREH-beh-kuh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Rebecca?
- History
- The name Rebecca appears in the Hebrew Bible and has been used in various cultures influenced by Judeo-Christian traditions. Its use has persisted through centuries, especially in English-speaking countries.
Rebecca Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 872 | #349 |
| 2024 | Girls | 918 | #340 |
| 2023 | Girls | 985 | #315 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,075 | #295 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,051 | #304 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,212 | #248 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,263 | #263 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,459 | #211 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,433 | #214 |
| 2017 | Boys | 7 | #9,696 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,580 | #205 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,728 | #188 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,782 | #181 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,806 | #177 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,019 | #157 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,119 | #148 |
| 2010 | Girls | 2,299 | #134 |
| 2009 | Girls | 2,473 | #132 |
| 2009 | Boys | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2008 | Girls | 2,922 | #118 |
| 2008 | Boys | 8 | #9,019 |
| 2007 | Girls | 3,215 | #105 |
| 2007 | Boys | 5 | #12,367 |
| 2006 | Girls | 3,573 | #96 |
When Was Rebecca Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1981 · Girls
16,737 recorded births
National rank #12
1982 · Girls
15,730 recorded births
National rank #15
1980 · Girls
15,281 recorded births
National rank #17
1974 · Girls
15,163 recorded births
National rank #10
Where Rebecca Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| PA | #187 | 60 |
| NH | #236 | 5 |
| NJ | #246 | 33 |
| NY | #249 | 68 |
| UT | #260 | 17 |
| NE | #267 | 8 |
| CT | #268 | 12 |
| VA | #288 | 29 |