Holding steady.
Popularity of Rebeccah since 1951
Babies named Rebeccah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 96 |
| 1960s | 125 |
| 1970s | 273 |
| 1980s | 340 |
| 1990s | 552 |
| 2000s | 155 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rebeccah is a distinctive spelling of the classic Rebecca, first recorded in U.S. data in 1951. It peaked in use in 1991 but has never ranked among the top 1000 names, remaining a rare choice. The trajectory is stable, with few annual births. This spelling offers a traditional name with a slightly unique appearance, appealing to parents who want a biblical name with a twist.
Rebeccah is a spelling variant of Rebecca, derived from the Hebrew name Rivqah (רִבְקָה). The name appears in the Old Testament as the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. Its meaning is traditionally interpreted as 'to tie' or 'to bind,' but some scholars suggest a connection to a word meaning 'heifer' or 'to fatten.' The spelling Rebecca was standardized in the King James Bible, but variations like Rebekah and Rebeccah have historically been used.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Becca, Becky, Reba
Sibling names for Rebeccah
Names that share Rebeccah's style, for a brother or sister.
