How Many People Are Named Rivka?
Complete statistics for the name Rivka: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rivka is a very rare name, with only 9,391 people using it in the US today. That's 1 in 35,142 Americans. It's a modern name, with most people named Rivka being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 7 is traditionally associated with spiritual growth and introspection. It's a number of balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 9,554 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rivka Through the Generations
Rivka has a unique story, with only 9,554 total births across all time but 9,391 people currently living with the name. This means many Rivkas were born in recent years. The peak year was 2024, with 395 babies given the name. Most Rivkas are young, with 7,151 under 30, showing it's a modern, contemporary choice. The trend is rising, which is interesting given its rarity. The gap between all-time births and current living people is significant, indicating many Rivkas have passed away since their birth.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Rivka
Rivka or Rivkah is a form of the given name Rebecca. Notable people whose official name is Rivka or Rivkah or otherwise commonly known by the name "Rivka" of "Rivkah" include:Rivka Basman Ben-Hayim Rivka Bayech Rivka Bertisch Meir Rivka Carmi Rivka Galchen Rivka Golani Rivka Guber Rivka Keren Rivka Michaeli Rivka Neumann Rivka Oxman Rivka Ravitz Rivka Saker Rivka Schatz Uffenheimer Rivka Sturman Rivka Weinberg Rivka Yahav Rivka Zohar Rivkah (artist), American comic book artist and writer…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rivka's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Rivka
How Many People Have the Name Rivka?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,391 people in the United States currently share the name Rivka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 35,142 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rivka a Common or Rare Name?
Rivka 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 Rivka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rivka Most Popular?
The name Rivka reached peak popularity in 2024, with 395 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Rivka?
Approximately 9,391 people named Rivka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,554. That works out to roughly 1 in 35,142 Americans.
Is Rivka a rare name?
Rivka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 35,142 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rivka mean?
The meaning and origin of Rivka are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Rivka more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rivka are male and 100% are female.
When was Rivka most popular?
Rivka peaked in 2024 with 395 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.