Becca
A diminutive of the female given name Rebecca, from Hebrew.
Every Becca since 1948 — 3,347 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Becca
Becca is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,080 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 3,347 American babies have been named Becca. Its peak came in 1993, when 141 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Becca stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Becca year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #4,080 |
| 2024 | 42 | #3,650 |
| 2023 | 51 | #3,193 |
| 2022 | 48 | #3,320 |
| 2021 | 48 | #3,303 |
| 2020 | 59 | #2,786 |
| 2019 | 65 | #2,655 |
| 2018 | 51 | #3,165 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2,928 |
| 2016 | 62 | #2,765 |
| 2015 | 70 | #2,560 |
| 2014 | 46 | #3,439 |
| 2013 | 68 | #2,600 |
| 2012 | 61 | #2,836 |
| 2011 | 72 | #2,513 |
| 2010 | 58 | #2,943 |
| 2009 | 77 | #2,466 |
| 2008 | 79 | #2,420 |
| 2007 | 82 | #2,330 |
| 2006 | 83 | #2,289 |
| 2005 | 76 | #2,345 |
| 2004 | 70 | #2,428 |
| 2003 | 94 | #1,928 |
| 2002 | 67 | #2,388 |
| 2001 | 82 | #2,050 |
| 2000 | 76 | #2,124 |
| 1995 | 104 | #1,508 |
| 1990 | 70 | #1,953 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,645 |
| 1980 | 25 | #3,328 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,383 |
| 1970 | 19 | #3,319 |
| 1965 | 15 | #3,274 |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,709 |
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Famous people named Becca
- Becca Fitzpatrick Writer · b. 1979
- Becca Tobin Actor · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Becca mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Rebecca, from Hebrew.
How popular is the name Becca in 2025?
Becca ranked #4,080 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Becca?
3,347 babies have been named Becca in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Becca most popular?
Becca peaked in 1993, when 141 newborns received the name.
Is Becca a boy or girl name?
Becca is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Becca rising or falling?
Becca is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Becca?
Well-known people named Becca include Becca Fitzpatrick (writer), Becca Tobin (actor).