Rebecca Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Rebecca – Meaning: to bind or tie firmly – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ruh-BEK-uh

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Rebecca is a classic girl's name with Hebrew roots, carrying the meaning "to bind or tie firmly." It's pronounced ruh-BEK-uh (IPA /rəˈbɛkə/), and its timeless, classic style has kept it recognizable across generations of parents. If you're researching names with a long, steady history, Rebecca fits that mold.

Meaning & Origin of Rebecca

Meaning: To bind or tie firmly.

Origin: Hebrew.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Rebecca

Phonetic: ruh-BEK-uh   IPA: /rəˈbɛkə/

Popularity of Rebecca

Rebecca peaked at #10 in 1973, with 14,869 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #342, with 910 babies — still in use, just far from its 1970s high.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Rebecca mean?

To bind or tie firmly. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rebecca)

How do you pronounce Rebecca?

Rebecca is pronounced ruh-BEK-uh (IPA: /rəˈbɛkə/).

Is Rebecca a popular name right now?

Rebecca peaked at #10 in 1973 and is ranked #342 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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