Holding steady.
Popularity of Becki since 1943
Babies named Becki per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 131 |
| 1950s | 512 |
| 1960s | 914 |
| 1970s | 614 |
| 1980s | 300 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Becki is a phonetic spelling variant of the well-known diminutive Becky, which itself derives from the biblical name Rebecca. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1943 and reached its peak year in 1961. Since then, it has remained stable in usage, though it has never ranked in the top 1000. As a variant spelling, Becki carries a modern, simplified feel while still connecting to the long history of Rebecca. The name is predominantly feminine and has seen consistent but low-level use over the decades, particularly in the 1960s.
Becki is a phonetic spelling variant of Becky, itself a diminutive of the Hebrew name Rebecca, derived from the Hebrew root רבק (r-b-q) meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind'. The name Rebecca appears in the Old Testament as the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. The diminutive Becky has been used in English since at least the 18th century, with the spelling Becki emerging as a modern respelling.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Becki
Names that share Becki's style, for a brother or sister.
