Rebecca
Rebecca is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
To tie, bind, or captivating.
Origin and history
Rebecca is derived from the Hebrew name Rivkah, traditionally understood to mean 'to tie', 'to bind', or 'snare'. Although historically and predominantly used as a feminine name, U.S. social security records show a minor history of male usage. In the United States, it remains widely recognized in its standard feminine usage context.
Popularity in the United States
2,114 babies in the United States have been named Rebecca since 1880. It ranks #2807 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27 %)
- TX (18.7 %)
- DC (18.1 %)
- NY (15.6 %)
- MI (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 7 |
| 1910-1920 | 22 |
| 1920-1930 | 47 |
| 1930-1940 | 64 |
| 1940-1950 | 114 |
| 1950-1960 | 204 |
| 1960-1970 | 288 |
| 1970-1980 | 533 |
| 1980-1990 | 558 |
| 1990-2000 | 186 |
| 2000-2010 | 84 |
| 2010-2019 | 7 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Becca, Becky, Bex, Becks
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Semitic root r-b-q, denoting a node or loop used to secure animals, metaphorically extended to binding relationships.
- Rebekah is the preferred spelling in early English translations of the Bible, whereas Rebecca became the standard English secular form.