Rebekah
boy nameRebekah entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #3400 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
—
rank today
#3400
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4175 |
| 1980s | #4870 |
| 1990s | #6415 |
| 2000s | #11356 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Rebekah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rebekah alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rebekah in 2025?
- Rebekah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Rebekah most popular?
- Rebekah peaked in 1978, reaching #3400 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rebekah with classmates?
- Rebekah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Rebekah and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle