Rebel
Rebel is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Defiant one or insurgent.
Origin and history
Rebel is an English word name derived from the Old French and Latin terms for insurrection or defiance. Traditionally rare as a given name, it has gained modern traction as a bold, edgy vocabulary choice. In the United States, it remains relatively uncommon, though usage has increased in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
966 babies in the United States have been named Rebel since 1880. It ranks #3715 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1665.
States where it is most popular
- TX (52.8 %)
- CA (22.4 %)
- OK (12.8 %)
- IL (4 %)
- TN (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 12 |
| 1960-1970 | 48 |
| 1970-1980 | 39 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 47 |
| 2000-2010 | 104 |
| 2010-2019 | 402 |
| 2020-2029 | 262 |
Fun facts
- Rebel belongs to a modern trend of bold English vocabulary names chosen for their strong connotation.
- The word traces back to the Latin 'rebellis', meaning renewal of war or resistance.