Rebecca
Pronunciation: [ r-uhb-EHK-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Rebecca first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,861 babies have been named Rebecca in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rebecca is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,236 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,236
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Rebecca
Rebecca is a boy name .
Is Rebecca a boy or girl name? Rebecca is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,236 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #342. Rebecca is more commonly used as a girl name.
Rebecca is currently ranked #14,236 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rebecca include Reb, Rebe, Rebey, Rebeie, Cca, Ccay, Ccaie, Rey, Reie, and Rebkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Rebecca include Rebel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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