girl's name
Rebbeca
ruh-BEK-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 954
Rebbeca is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1974, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rebbeca Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 86 |
| 1960s | 148 |
| 1970s | 209 |
| 1980s | 212 |
| 1990s | 182 |
| 2000s | 67 |
How Popular Is Rebbeca?
In 2009, Rebbeca was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Rebbeca Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rebbeca
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rebbeca Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rebbeca over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rebbeca
- English ruh-BEK-uh
Sibling Names for Rebbeca
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rebbeca — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rebbeca
How popular is the name Rebbeca?
In 2009, Rebbeca was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Rebbeca a girl's or a boy's name?
Rebbeca is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rebbeca?
Rebbeca has 3 syllables.
When was Rebbeca most popular?
Rebbeca peaked in 1974, when 30 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.