Rebekah
girl name#884 in 2025Rebekah entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #143 in 1982, ranks #884 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1883–2025
#884
rank today
#143
peak (1982)
302
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #944 |
| 1890s | #1274 |
| 1900s | #1655 |
| 1910s | #1690 |
| 1920s | #2039 |
| 1930s | #1668 |
| 1940s | #1068 |
| 1950s | #701 |
| 1960s | #653 |
| 1970s | #289 |
| 1980s | #156 |
| 1990s | #151 |
| 2000s | #257 |
| 2010s | #535 |
| 2020s | #884 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rebekah has been most popular in TX, CA, PA.
Living bearers
About 73,000 people named Rebekah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rebekah alive today was born around 1993, making them about 32 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rebekah in 2025?
- Rebekah ranks #884 among US girl names in 2025, with 302 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rebekah most popular?
- Rebekah peaked in 1982, reaching #143 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Rebekah with classmates?
- Rebekah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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