girl's name
Rebbecca
ruh-BEK-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 2,388
Rebbecca is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 5 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 1975, when 74 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1907.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rebbecca Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 69 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 97 |
| 1950s | 378 |
| 1960s | 381 |
| 1970s | 546 |
| 1980s | 455 |
| 1990s | 271 |
| 2000s | 89 |
How Popular Is Rebbecca?
In 2009, Rebbecca was given to 5 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 Rebbecca 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 Rebbecca
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rebbecca Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rebbecca over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rebbecca
- English ruh-BEK-uh
Sibling Names for Rebbecca
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rebbecca — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rebbecca
How popular is the name Rebbecca?
In 2009, Rebbecca was given to 5 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 Rebbecca a girl's or a boy's name?
Rebbecca is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rebbecca?
Rebbecca has 3 syllables.
When was Rebbecca most popular?
Rebbecca peaked in 1975, when 74 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.