Becky
Becky: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɛki/
Meaning and origin of Becky
- A diminutive of the female given name Rebecca.
How popular is Becky?
Since 1880, 86,898 girls and 144 boys in the U.S. have been named Becky (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #102 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #2428 in 1963. In 2025, 36 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Becky
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Sibling name ideas for Becky
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Becky FAQ
What does the name Becky mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Rebecca.
How popular is the name Becky?
Since 1880, 86,898 girls and 144 boys in the U.S. have been named Becky (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #102 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #2428 in 1963. In 2025, 36 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Becky a boy or girl name?
Becky is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 86,898 girls and 144 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.