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.