Rising since 2016, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Bex since 2015
Babies named Bex per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 20 |
| 2020s | 30 | 88 |
Meaning & origin
Bex is a modern unisex name that began appearing in U.S. records in 2015. It is primarily a short form of Rebecca, but has gained traction as an independent given name. The name peaked in 2025 at rank 5,045, showing a steady upward trajectory since 2016. Approximately 1 in 89,899 newborns were named Bex in the latest year. As a recent coinage, it has no recorded top states yet, reflecting its niche appeal. Bex fits the trend of short, consonant-heavy names and is often chosen by parents seeking a fresh alternative to more established nicknames like Becca.
Bex is a diminutive of Rebecca, which derives from the Hebrew name Rivkah, possibly meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind.' Historically, Rebecca appears in the Old Testament as the wife of Isaac. Bex emerged as a standalone given name in the 2010s, likely influenced by the popularity of short, punchy names like Lex and Rex.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Becks, Bexx
Sibling names for Bex
Names that share Bex's style, for a brother or sister.
