#3422024 rank
1981peak year
755,083babies named Rebecca since 1880
▼ 28%5-year trend
Rebecca popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Rebecca mean?
From Hebrew Rivqah, the biblical wife of Isaac, whose name is often explained as 'to tie' or 'snare'. It spread widely in Europe after the Reformation.
OriginHebrew
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
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