Rebecca
5 countries#349 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Rebecca was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
758,106 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #349 · peaked in 1981 with 16,801 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
61,817 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #259 · peaked in 1997 with 6,524 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
45,344 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #233 · peaked in 1996 with 5,828 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
13,678 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #272 · peaked in 1994 with 758 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
13,072 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #463 · peaked in 1995 with 385 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
2,795 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #231 · peaked in 1997 with 297 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Rebecca’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #96 | — |
| 2007 | #105 | ↓9 |
| 2008 | #118 | ↓13 |
| 2009 | #132 | ↓14 |
| 2010 | #134 | ↓2 |
| 2011 | #148 | ↓14 |
| 2012 | #157 | ↓9 |
| 2013 | #177 | ↓20 |
| 2014 | #181 | ↓4 |
| 2015 | #188 | ↓7 |
| 2016 | #205 | ↓17 |
| 2017 | #214 | ↓9 |
| 2018 | #211 | ↑3 |
| 2019 | #263 | ↓52 |
| 2020 | #248 | ↑15 |
| 2021 | #304 | ↓56 |
| 2022 | #295 | ↑9 |
| 2023 | #315 | ↓20 |
| 2024 | #340 | ↓25 |
| 2025 | #349 | ↓9 |
Frequently asked questions about Rebecca
Is Rebecca a popular name?
Yes — Rebecca currently ranks #349 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Rebecca more common for boys or girls?
Rebecca is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Rebecca most popular?
Rebecca peaked in 1981 in United States, with 16,801 recorded births that year.
Is Rebecca rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Rebecca’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #92 in 1880 to #349 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Rebecca?
At least 832,995 babies have been recorded with the name Rebecca across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Rebecca popular in more than one country?
Yes — Rebecca appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Rebecca?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Rebecca include Sydney, Malia, Maryam, Hope.
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