Rebecca Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Rebecca is most popular in Alaska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Rebecca has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too rising for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too rising for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, too rising for female in West. Across generations, 'Rebecca' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3722nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2958th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1733rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1225th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1769th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8496th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21250th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 172nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 136th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 36th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 16th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 56th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 233rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rebecca' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rebecca"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Rebecca"
"Rebecca" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3722nd of 7545 | 76 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2958th of 6773 | 121 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1733rd of 7552 | 389 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1225th of 10718 | 741 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1769th of 16616 | 665 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8496th of 24088 | 116 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 21250th of 23106 | 7 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 172nd of 9107 | 23,099 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 136th of 9204 | 33,387 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 36th of 12526 | 190,914 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 16th of 19264 | 203,556 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 20th of 27321 | 205,188 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 56th of 35406 | 75,655 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 233rd of 30306 | 16,272 |
Regional Popularity of "Rebecca" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 2217th/2217 |
100.00% 1604th/1604 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 1417th/1417 |
100.00% 1417th/1417 |
100.00% 1666th/1666 |
100.00% 1747th/1747 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 2259th/2259 |
100.00% 1999th/1999 |
100.00% 1638th/1638 |
100.00% 2072nd/2072 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 3905th/3905 |
- |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Rebecca" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 262nd/262 |
100.00% 196th/196 |
100.00% 117th/117 |
100.00% 213th/213 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 151st/151 |
100.00% 187th/187 |
100.00% 86th/86 |
100.00% 170th/170 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 34th/34 |
100.00% 94th/94 |
100.00% 31st/31 |
100.00% 35th/35 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 13th/13 |
100.00% 22nd/22 |
100.00% 16th/16 |
100.00% 15th/15 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 19th/19 |
100.00% 18th/18 |
100.00% 22nd/22 |
100.00% 23rd/23 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 67th/67 |
100.00% 42nd/42 |
100.00% 64th/64 |
100.00% 72nd/72 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 282nd/282 |
100.00% 177th/177 |
100.00% 236th/236 |
100.00% 236th/236 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rebecca"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rebecca" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.