How Many People Are Named Rebeckah?

Complete statistics for the name Rebeckah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rebeckah
Very Rare
Hebrew

Rebeckah is a very rare female name, only 633 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 521,499 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1996 with 26 births, but its usage has been declining since then.

~633
Living in US
1 in 521,499
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Rebecca
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Compassionate Inspired
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 represents leadership and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,165
Worldwide Bearers
#365,707
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
633
🇬🇧 England
20
🇧🇷 Brazil
8
🇨🇦 Canada
4
🇨🇩 DR Congo
4
🇦🇺 Australia
4
🇸🇪 Sweden
4
🇬🇧 Wales
1
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
1
🇰🇷 South Korea
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
633 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
239
Would be under 30 (37%)
387
Would be 30–60 (59%)
26
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 652 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
69
International
76

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rebeckah Through the Generations

Rebeckah, a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs, was most popular in 1996 when 26 babies were given this name. Since then, its usage has dropped off significantly. Today, there are around 633 people named Rebeckah living in the US, with the majority being between 30 and 60 years old. The name's decline reflects a broader trend away from names that were once trendy but are now considered less fashionable.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 24

✨ Similar Names to Rebeckah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rebeckah's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Rebeckah

How Many People Have the Name Rebeckah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 633 people in the United States currently share the name Rebeckah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 521,499 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rebeckah a Common or Rare Name?

Rebeckah 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 Rebeckah Mean?

Rebeckah means "creative variant of Rebecca" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rebeckah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Rebeckah Most Popular?

The name Rebeckah reached peak popularity in 1996, with 26 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 Rebeckah?

Approximately 633 people named Rebeckah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 652. That works out to roughly 1 in 521,499 Americans.

Is Rebeckah a rare name?

Rebeckah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 521,499 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rebeckah mean?

Rebeckah means "creative variant of Rebecca" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Rebeckah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rebeckah are male and 100% are female.

When was Rebeckah most popular?

Rebeckah peaked in 1996 with 26 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US633
All-Time Births652
1 in X1 in 521,499
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1996
World Rank#365,707
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.