Rebecca
Rebecca: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɹɪˈbɛkə/
Meaning and origin of Rebecca
- A female given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew], in regular use since the Reformation.
Etymology
The Vulgate (Latin) form of biblical Rebekah, from Hebrew רִבְקָה (Rivka, “enchantingly beautiful, captivating, snare”).
How popular is Rebecca?
Since 1880, 755,992 girls and 2,114 boys in the U.S. have been named Rebecca (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #983 in 1975. In 2025 it ranked #350 for girls, with 872 babies given the name.
Names similar to Rebecca
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Sibling name ideas for Rebecca
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Rebecca FAQ
What does the name Rebecca mean?
A female given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew], in regular use since the Reformation. The Vulgate (Latin) form of biblical Rebekah, from Hebrew רִבְקָה (Rivka, “enchantingly beautiful, captivating, snare”).
What is the origin of the name Rebecca?
Rebecca is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Rebecca?
Since 1880, 755,992 girls and 2,114 boys in the U.S. have been named Rebecca (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #983 in 1975. In 2025 it ranked #350 for girls, with 872 babies given the name.
Is Rebecca a boy or girl name?
Rebecca is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 755,992 girls and 2,114 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.