How Many People Are Named Becka?
Complete statistics for the name Becka: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Becka is a diminutive of Rebecca, carrying a sense of charm and informality that's made it a standalone choice for some parents. About 332 people in the US currently share this name, meaning roughly 1 in 995,356 Americans are called Becka. It peaked in 1992 with 27 births, and it's been slowly declining ever since.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 represents stability, discipline, and hard work. It's associated with people who are practical builders, drawn to structure and reliability in everything they do.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 338 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Becka Through the Generations
Becka is a genuinely modern name that didn't gain any traction until recent decades, and it's never had more than a handful of births in any given year. With only 338 total recorded births in the US, this name sits firmly in the very rare category. The average bearer is around 30 years old, which tells us this name belongs almost entirely to younger generations. Of the 332 people estimated to be living with this name today, 160 are under 30 and 178 fall between 30 and 60, with zero bearers over 60. That means 47% are under 30, making Becka a name that hasn't had time to age much at all. Its peak year was 1992, when 27 babies received the name, but since then it's been on a slow downward slide. Globally, Becka ranks at #236,307 with about 1,135 living bearers worldwide. It's a name that feels fresh and youthful, but one that doesn't seem to be gaining new ground anytime soon.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Becka's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Becka
How Many People Have the Name Becka?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 524 people in the United States currently share the name Becka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 632,537 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Becka a Common or Rare Name?
Becka is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Becka Mean?
Becka means "One who binds or snares" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Becka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Becka Most Popular?
The name Becka reached peak popularity in 1992, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Becka?
Approximately 524 people named Becka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 524. That works out to roughly 1 in 632,537 Americans.
Is Becka a rare name?
Becka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 632,537 Americans has this name.
What does the name Becka mean?
Becka means "One who binds or snares" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Becka more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Becka are male and 100% are female.
When was Becka most popular?
Becka peaked in 1992 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.