How Many People Are Named Rebeca?
Complete statistics for the name Rebeca: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rebeca is a very rare female name, with only 13,062 people bearing it in the US, making up just 1 in 25,264 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 49%, are under 30, showing it's definitely a modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 34All 14,030 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: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rebeca Through the Generations
Rebeca peaked in popularity in 2003 with 422 births, but its trend has been declining since then. Today, there are 13,062 people named Rebeca in the United States, with an average age of 34. The age distribution shows a significant portion of younger individuals, with 6,856 under 30, 5,596 between 30 and 60, and 1,578 over 60. This indicates that while Rebeca remains a popular name among younger generations, its overall usage is decreasing.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rebeca's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Rebeca
How Many People Have the Name Rebeca?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,062 people in the United States currently share the name Rebeca. That works out to roughly 1 in every 25,264 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rebeca a Common or Rare Name?
Rebeca 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rebeca in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rebeca Most Popular?
The name Rebeca reached peak popularity in 2003, with 422 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Rebeca?
Approximately 13,062 people named Rebeca live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 14,030. That works out to roughly 1 in 25,264 Americans.
Is Rebeca a rare name?
Rebeca is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 25,264 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rebeca mean?
The meaning and origin of Rebeca are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Rebeca more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rebeca are male and 100% are female.
When was Rebeca most popular?
Rebeca peaked in 2003 with 422 births that year. Current trend: 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.