How Many People Are Named Rebeccah?
Complete statistics for the name Rebeccah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rebeccah is a very rare female name, with only 1,505 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 219,232 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1991 with 186 births, but now it's seen as a declining name between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 1,571 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: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rebeccah Through the Generations
Rebeccah has been around for quite some time, with its peak year being 1991 when 186 babies were given this name. Today, there are 1,505 people named Rebeccah living in the United States, showing a steady decline since its heyday. The age distribution is fairly even, with 17% under 30, 72% aged 30 to 60, and 11% over 60, indicating a broad generational appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rebeccah's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Rebeccah
How Many People Have the Name Rebeccah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,505 people in the United States currently share the name Rebeccah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 219,232 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rebeccah a Common or Rare Name?
Rebeccah 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 Rebeccah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rebeccah Most Popular?
The name Rebeccah reached peak popularity in 1991, with 186 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 Rebeccah?
Approximately 1,505 people named Rebeccah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,571. That works out to roughly 1 in 219,232 Americans.
Is Rebeccah a rare name?
Rebeccah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 219,232 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rebeccah mean?
The meaning and origin of Rebeccah are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Rebeccah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rebeccah are male and 100% are female.
When was Rebeccah most popular?
Rebeccah peaked in 1991 with 186 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.