Girl
Rebecca
to bind, to tie
About Rebecca
Timeless elegance defines Rebecca, a name that has graced countless remarkable women throughout history. This classic choice never wavers in its appeal, maintaining steady popularity across decades and continents. Rebecca offers immediate recognition and universal pronunciation, eliminating the constant spelling corrections some names require. The name carries biblical significance for those who value traditional roots, while remaining accessible to secular families. Its three syllables provide a satisfying rhythm that sounds complete and substantial. Rebecca generates numerous endearing nicknames naturally, from Becca to Becky, offering flexibility as your daughter grows and develops her own preferences. The name conveys intelligence, reliability, and warmth—qualities most parents hope to encourage. Rebecca works seamlessly in professional environments while retaining its friendly, approachable character in casual settings.
Popularity of the Name Rebecca
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #92 | ||||
| 1881 | #96 | ||||
| 1882 | #99 | ||||
| 1883 | #103 | ||||
| 1884 | #102 | ||||
| 1885 | #99 | ||||
| 1886 | #95 | ||||
| 1887 | #110 | ||||
| 1888 | #111 | ||||
| 1889 | #114 | ||||
| 1890 | #107 | ||||
| 1891 | #123 | ||||
| 1892 | #125 | ||||
| 1893 | #121 | ||||
| 1894 | #118 | ||||
| 1895 | #122 | ||||
| 1896 | #128 | ||||
| 1897 | #129 | ||||
| 1898 | #136 | ||||
| 1899 | #135 | ||||
| 1900 | #126 | #113 | |||
| 1901 | #144 | ||||
| 1902 | #144 | ||||
| 1903 | #154 | ||||
| 1904 | #146 | ||||
| 1905 | #148 | ||||
| 1906 | #150 | ||||
| 1907 | #159 | ||||
| 1908 | #149 | ||||
| 1909 | #151 | ||||
| 1910 | #154 | ||||
| 1911 | #148 | ||||
| 1912 | #144 | ||||
| 1913 | #158 | #169 | |||
| 1914 | #162 | ||||
| 1915 | #159 | ||||
| 1916 | #169 | ||||
| 1917 | #165 | ||||
| 1918 | #172 | ||||
| 1919 | #170 | ||||
| 1920 | #175 | ||||
| 1921 | #175 | ||||
| 1922 | #173 | ||||
| 1923 | #174 | ||||
| 1924 | #171 | ||||
| 1925 | #183 | ||||
| 1926 | #185 | ||||
| 1927 | #170 | ||||
| 1928 | #183 | ||||
| 1929 | #181 | ||||
| 1930 | #176 | ||||
| 1931 | #170 | ||||
| 1932 | #162 | ||||
| 1933 | #169 | ||||
| 1934 | #165 | ||||
| 1935 | #163 | ||||
| 1936 | #164 | ||||
| 1937 | #166 | ||||
| 1938 | #145 | ||||
| 1939 | #134 | ||||
| 1940 | #96 | ||||
| 1941 | #86 | ||||
| 1942 | #85 | ||||
| 1943 | #87 | ||||
| 1944 | #84 | ||||
| 1945 | #85 | #248 | |||
| 1946 | #68 | ||||
| 1947 | #52 | #202 | |||
| 1948 | #50 | ||||
| 1949 | #40 | #250 | |||
| 1950 | #36 | #274 | |||
| 1951 | #32 | #191 | |||
| 1952 | #30 | #192 | |||
| 1953 | #24 | #171 | |||
| 1954 | #26 | #174 | |||
| 1955 | #27 | #188 | |||
| 1956 | #27 | #186 | |||
| 1957 | #34 | #165 | |||
| 1958 | #41 | #164 | |||
| 1959 | #38 | #192 | |||
| 1960 | #38 | #168 | |||
| 1961 | #44 | #157 | |||
| 1962 | #47 | #190 | |||
| 1963 | #44 | #144 | |||
| 1964 | #46 | #138 | #220 | ||
| 1965 | #41 | #104 | #190 | ||
| 1966 | #40 | #101 | #184 | ||
| 1967 | #39 | #87 | #170 | ||
| 1968 | #33 | #69 | #174 | ||
| 1969 | #28 | #42 | #165 | ||
| 1970 | #29 | #31 | #174 | ||
| 1971 | #23 | #22 | #140 | ||
| 1972 | #14 | #20 | #152 | ||
| 1973 | #10 | #9 | #133 | ||
| 1974 | #10 | #7 | #109 | ||
| 1975 | #11 | #6 | #117 | ||
| 1976 | #12 | #5 | #107 | ||
| 1977 | #17 | #2 | #94 | ||
| 1978 | #17 | #2 | #91 | ||
| 1979 | #17 | #2 | #100 | ||
| 1980 | #17 | #2 | #74 | ||
| 1981 | #12 | #2 | #68 | ||
| 1982 | #15 | #2 | #58 | ||
| 1983 | #19 | #2 | #66 | ||
| 1984 | #23 | #3 | #59 | ||
| 1985 | #25 | #3 | #50 | ||
| 1986 | #26 | #4 | #44 | ||
| 1987 | #25 | #7 | #40 | ||
| 1988 | #26 | #4 | #31 | ||
| 1989 | #24 | #5 | #22 | ||
| 1990 | #21 | #5 | #18 | ||
| 1991 | #21 | #6 | #15 | #13 | |
| 1992 | #20 | #6 | #11 | #13 | |
| 1993 | #22 | #6 | #9 | #12 | |
| 1994 | #24 | #7 | #8 | #11 | |
| 1995 | #28 | #10 | #7 | #13 | |
| 1996 | #24 | #10 | #8 | #13 | |
| 1997 | #25 | #5 | #13 | #7 | #15 |
| 1998 | #30 | #8 | #12 | #9 | #16 |
| 1999 | #38 | #5 | #15 | #8 | #18 |
| 2000 | #39 | #11 | #15 | #7 | #21 |
| 2001 | #46 | #14 | #22 | #14 | #26 |
| 2002 | #54 | #16 | #28 | #14 | #30 |
| 2003 | #63 | #22 | #34 | #18 | #34 |
| 2004 | #70 | #26 | #48 | #21 | #44 |
| 2005 | #81 | #26 | #41 | #15 | #47 |
| 2006 | #96 | #29 | #51 | #19 | #54 |
| 2007 | #105 | #37 | #60 | #25 | #58 |
| 2008 | #118 | #49 | #62 | #31 | #64 |
| 2009 | #132 | #67 | #81 | #35 | #69 |
| 2010 | #134 | #76 | #94 | #48 | #73 |
| 2011 | #148 | #68 | #83 | #40 | #79 |
| 2012 | #157 | #89 | #151 | #44 | #105 |
| 2013 | #177 | #97 | #129 | #65 | #97 |
| 2014 | #181 | #112 | #150 | #74 | #109 |
| 2015 | #189 | #122 | #173 | #63 | #125 |
| 2016 | #205 | #131 | #202 | #76 | #132 |
| 2017 | #214 | #146 | #220 | #65 | #128 |
| 2018 | #211 | #169 | #197 | #82 | #144 |
| 2019 | #263 | #168 | #229 | #86 | #181 |
| 2020 | #249 | #215 | #95 | #162 | |
| 2021 | #304 | #203 | #323 | #125 | #224 |
| 2022 | #296 | #253 | #317 | #179 | #223 |
| 2023 | #315 | #299 | #350 | #189 | #301 |
| 2024 | #340 | #322 | #165 | #276 | |
| 2025 | #350 | #401 | #436 | #148 | #257 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Rebecca
Names Similar to Rebecca
Nicknames for Rebecca
- Becky
- Becca
- Becs
- Becks
- Reba
Famous People Named Rebecca
| Rebecca Ferguson | Swedish actress |
| Rebecca Hall | British actress |
| Rebecca Romijn | American actress and model |
| Rebecca Sugar | American animator and songwriter |
| Rebecca Adlington | British Olympic swimmer |
| Rebecca Black | American singer and YouTuber |
| Rebecca De Mornay | American actress |
| Rebecca Front | British actress and comedian |
| Rebecca Gibney | New Zealand actress |
| Rebecca Lobo | American former professional basketball player |
| Rebecca Luker | American actress and singer |
| Rebecca Mader | English actress |
| Rebecca Miller | American filmmaker and author |
| Rebecca Pidgeon | American actress and singer-songwriter |
| Rebecca Romanchuk | American Paralympic swimmer |
| Rebecca Schaeffer | American actress |
| Rebecca Soni | American former Olympic swimmer |
| Rebecca Staab | American actress |
| Rebecca St. James | Australian-American Christian musician |
| Rebecca West | British author and journalist |
Characters Named Rebecca
| Rebecca Bloomwood | Confessions of a Shopaholic |
| Rebecca Pearson | This Is Us |
| Rebecca "Becky" Conner | Roseanne |
| Rebecca Bunch | Crazy Ex-Girlfriend |
| Rebecca Howe | Cheers |
| Rebecca Devereaux | Golden Girls |
| Rebecca Katsopolis | Full House |
| Rebecca Morgan | Bridge to Terabithia |
| Rebecca Lewis | Homeland |
| Rebecca Chambers | Resident Evil |
| Rebecca "Newt" Jorden | Aliens |
| Rebecca Donovan | Breathing series |
| Rebecca Donaldson-Katsopolis | Full House |
| Rebecca Cunningham | TailSpin |
| Rebecca Porter | The Royal We |
| Rebecca Gillies | The Witches of Eastwick |
| Rebecca Winstone | Missing |
| Rebecca "Becca" Fisher | Life Unexpected |