Declining since 1993, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Becca since 1948
Babies named Becca per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 44 |
| 1960s | 121 |
| 1970s | 199 |
| 1980s | 206 |
| 1990s | 1,093 |
| 2000s | 786 |
| 2010s | 609 |
| 2020s | 283 |
Meaning & origin
Becca saw its peak popularity in 1993, ranking among the top names for girls at that time. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, as reflected in its 2025 rank of 4,067 and a 1-in-45,922 frequency. Despite its long history as a diminutive of Rebecca, the standalone name Becca has been in use since at least 1948. It has strong regional ties to Texas, which recorded the highest usage. While Becca remains a familiar and friendly choice, it has fallen out of the top 1,000 names in recent decades, making it a less common option today.
Becca is a short form of Rebecca, which comes from the Hebrew name Rivkah, derived from the verb 'to tie' or 'to bind.' In the Bible, Rebecca was the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. The nickname Becca emerged as a familiar diminutive in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States during the 20th century.
Where Becca is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bec, Bex
Sibling names for Becca
Names that share Becca's style, for a brother or sister.
