US Popularity:626
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:to bind or tie
Rebecca is a girl's name derived from the Hebrew Rivkah, meaning "to bind or tie." In the bible, Rebecca was Isaac's wife and the mother of Jacob and Esau. Rebecca has been used for girls in the US since the 1600s and experienced a resurgence in the 1970s. If you are looking for a sweet name to strengthen your special bond with baby, Rebecca is a worthy contender. You can also shorten it to Becca or Becky to create an adorable nickname.

Rebecca Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Rebecca is currently #254 on The Bump
Girl:Rebecca is currently #108 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Rebecca is currently #626 in U.S. births
Girl:Rebecca is currently #220 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#626
in 2022
+ 9
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Online Etymology Dictionary Rebecca

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky

  • Behind the Name Rebecca April 2022

  • Name Doctor Bailey

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