Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Rebecca.
National Rank (2025)
#350
All-Time Peak Rank
#10 (1973)
Total U.S. Births
755,992
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Rebecca Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Rebecca
According to SSA data, Rebecca achieved its highest historical rank of #10 in 1973. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1981 with 16,737 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 49.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Rebecca scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-49.5% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record16,737Births in 1981
Years in Top 100
72yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:2,849
1890s:3,660
1900s:4,052
1910s:9,474
1920s:12,281
1930s:12,615
1940s:45,313
1950s:115,690
1960s:99,462
1970s:137,285
1980s:136,248
1990s:109,721
2000s:43,741
2010s:17,488
2020s:6,113
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRe-be-cca
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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