Rebekah
Rebekah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
To tie, to bind, or captivating.
Origin and history
Rebekah is a classic biblical name of Hebrew origin, traditional in spelling compared to the more common Rebecca. In the Old Testament, Rebekah is the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. It remains a well-established and timeless choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
75,796 babies in the United States have been named Rebekah since 1880. It ranks #455 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #847.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.7 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- PA (4.7 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 18 |
| 1890-1900 | 55 |
| 1900-1910 | 32 |
| 1910-1920 | 183 |
| 1920-1930 | 191 |
| 1930-1940 | 222 |
| 1940-1950 | 616 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,822 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,401 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,654 |
| 1980-1990 | 18,319 |
| 1990-2000 | 20,927 |
| 2000-2010 | 13,551 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,969 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,836 |
Famous people named Rebekah
- Rebekah Harkness: Philanthropist, Arts Patron
- Rebekah Brooks: Journalist, Media Executive
- Rebekah Staton: Actress
Nicknames
Becca, Becky, Bekah, Bex
Fun facts
- Rebekah is the spelling used in the King James Version of the Bible, whereas Rebecca is derived from Latin and Greek translations.
- The spelling Rebekah has been used in notable media, such as the popular television series The Vampire Diaries.