Reba
Reba is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
To tie, to bind, or a captivating maiden.
Origin and history
Reba is a traditional English short form of the Biblical Hebrew name Rebecca (Rebekah). It gained significant popularity in the United States during the 20th century, heavily influenced by country music legend Reba McEntire. In recent years, its usage has become less common but remains widely recognized.
Popularity in the United States
35,431 babies in the United States have been named Reba since 1880. It ranks #738 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1983.
States where it is most popular
- TN (12.4 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- GA (8.1 %)
- NC (7 %)
- AL (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 224 |
| 1890-1900 | 841 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,493 |
| 1910-1920 | 5,082 |
| 1920-1930 | 7,312 |
| 1930-1940 | 6,188 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,847 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,138 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,175 |
| 1970-1980 | 737 |
| 1980-1990 | 658 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,138 |
| 2000-2010 | 293 |
| 2010-2019 | 187 |
| 2020-2029 | 118 |
Famous people named Reba
- Reba McEntire: Singer, Actress
Fun facts
- Country singer and actress Reba McEntire brought immense visibility to the name throughout the late 20th century.
- It originated as an informal variant of Rebecca before becoming an independent given name.