How Many People Are Named Rebekka?
Complete statistics for the name Rebekka: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rebekka, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 163,959 Americans today, making it truly unique. With around 2,013 people named Rebekka living in the US, its peak popularity was in 1997 when 93 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 34All 2,061 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: 1997Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rebekka Through the Generations
Rebekka's journey through the generations shows a steady presence but declining trend since its peak in 1997. The name's current bearers span a wide age range, with 677 under 30 and 1,384 aged 30-60, indicating a broad appeal across different eras. Its rarity and the fact that it's most common outside the US in Germany add to its distinctive character.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rebekka's German roots
📄 About the Name Rebekka
How Many People Have the Name Rebekka?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,013 people in the United States currently share the name Rebekka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 163,959 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rebekka a Common or Rare Name?
Rebekka 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 Rebekka Mean?
Rebekka means "creative variant of Rebecca" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rebekka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rebekka Most Popular?
The name Rebekka reached peak popularity in 1997, 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 Rebekka?
Approximately 2,013 people named Rebekka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,061. That works out to roughly 1 in 163,959 Americans.
Is Rebekka a rare name?
Rebekka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 163,959 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rebekka mean?
Rebekka means "creative variant of Rebecca" and comes from German origins.
Is Rebekka more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rebekka are male and 100% are female.
When was Rebekka most popular?
Rebekka peaked in 1997 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.