How Many People Are Named Rebeka?
Complete statistics for the name Rebeka: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rebeka is a very rare female name, with only 2,593 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 127,259 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1991 with 93 births, but now it's seen as a genuinely modern name with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing and supportive nature.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 2,647 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
📜 Rebeka Through the Generations
Rebeka has been a name on the decline since its peak in 1991, when 93 babies were given this name. Today, there are 2,593 people named Rebeka living in the United States, with the majority being under 30 years old. This age skew suggests that Rebeka is a relatively new generation name, with 1,302 individuals under 30, 1,310 aged between 30 and 60, and only 35 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rebeka's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Rebeka
How Many People Have the Name Rebeka?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,593 people in the United States currently share the name Rebeka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 127,259 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rebeka a Common or Rare Name?
Rebeka 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 Rebeka Mean?
Rebeka means "creative variant of Rebecca" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rebeka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rebeka Most Popular?
The name Rebeka reached peak popularity in 1991, with 93 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 Rebeka?
Approximately 2,593 people named Rebeka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,647. That works out to roughly 1 in 127,259 Americans.
Is Rebeka a rare name?
Rebeka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 127,259 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rebeka mean?
Rebeka means "creative variant of Rebecca" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Rebeka more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rebeka are male and 100% are female.
When was Rebeka most popular?
Rebeka peaked in 1991 with 93 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.