Rebel
2 countries#3167 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Rebel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,456 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #3167 · peaked in 2021 with 186 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Oklahoma, Washington, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
41 births recorded 2017–2021 · currently #1962 · peaked in 2021 with 14 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
41 births recorded 2017–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 14 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Rebel’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #15152 | — |
| 2007 | #17636 | ↓2484 |
| 2008 | #10807 | ↑6829 |
| 2009 | #17294 | ↓6487 |
| 2010 | #10451 | ↑6843 |
| 2011 | #12153 | ↓1702 |
| 2012 | #14962 | ↓2809 |
| 2013 | #3367 | ↑11595 |
| 2014 | #2922 | ↑445 |
| 2015 | #2209 | ↑713 |
| 2016 | #1956 | ↑253 |
| 2017 | #2487 | ↓531 |
| 2018 | #1890 | ↑597 |
| 2019 | #2170 | ↓280 |
| 2020 | #1991 | ↑179 |
| 2021 | #1612 | ↑379 |
| 2022 | #2579 | ↓967 |
| 2023 | #2789 | ↓210 |
| 2024 | #2637 | ↑152 |
| 2025 | #3167 | ↓530 |
Frequently asked questions about Rebel
Is Rebel a popular name?
Yes — Rebel currently ranks #3167 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Rebel more common for boys or girls?
Rebel is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Rebel most popular?
Rebel peaked in 2021 in United States, with 186 recorded births that year.
Is Rebel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Rebel’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2979 in 1912 to #3167 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Rebel?
At least 2,497 babies have been recorded with the name Rebel across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Rebel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Rebel appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Rebel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Rebel include Pessy, Rana, Reema, Romie.
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