Beckie
Beckie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
To bind, tie, or captivating.
Origin and history
Beckie is a diminutive variant of Rebecca, a name derived from the Hebrew name Rivkah. Historically, it means 'to tie', 'to bind', or 'snare'. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the mid-20th century but is rarely given as an official named form today.
Popularity in the United States
2,851 babies in the United States have been named Beckie since 1880. It ranks #3319 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.5 %)
- TX (24.5 %)
- OH (12.3 %)
- MI (8.8 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 18 |
| 1890-1900 | 52 |
| 1900-1910 | 18 |
| 1910-1920 | 79 |
| 1920-1930 | 69 |
| 1930-1940 | 61 |
| 1940-1950 | 300 |
| 1950-1960 | 867 |
| 1960-1970 | 803 |
| 1970-1980 | 367 |
| 1980-1990 | 164 |
| 1990-2000 | 39 |
| 2000-2010 | 7 |
| 2010-2019 | 7 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Beckie is an alternative spelling of the far more common nickname Becky.
- The spelling Beckie saw its highest usage in the United States during the mid-20th century.