Rebecca: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A binding name meaning to tie and join.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #250
- Peak
- #10 in 1973
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Rebecca Means
Rebecca is a girl name of English origin. A binding name meaning to tie and join.
How Popular Rebecca Is
Rebecca currently ranks #250 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #10 in 1973. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Rebecca
- Rebecca was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #10 in 1973.
- Rebecca has been a top 100 name across 164+ years of American history.
- Rebecca is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has strong biblical roots and enduring spiritual significance.
Names Like Rebecca
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Rebecca
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Rebecca.
Questions About Rebecca
What does Rebecca mean?
Rebecca is a girl name of English origin. A binding name meaning to tie and join.
How popular is Rebecca?
Rebecca currently ranks #250 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #10 in 1973. It has held steady.
Where does Rebecca come from?
Rebecca comes from English roots. Rebecca was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #10 in 1973.
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