Rebecca is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #413 in 2025 with 98 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 5,828 births ranking #8. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 98.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,585 girls born was named Rebecca. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Rebecca is a major biblical classic with a secure history but an uncertain original meaning. It is often linked to ideas of binding or tying, though the ancient derivation is not entirely settled.
The name has been used widely for centuries across Jewish and Christian traditions and remains one of the most enduring scriptural favourites. Its long history gives it both familiarity and weight.