Rebecka
Every Rebecka since 1947 — 3,319 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rebecka
Rebecka is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,547 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 3,319 American babies have been named Rebecka. Its peak came in 1993, when 121 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 Rebecka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rebecka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,547 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,802 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,247 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,879 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,251 |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,199 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,903 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,347 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,393 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,967 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,821 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,223 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,214 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,083 |
| 2008 | 40 | #3,992 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,275 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,546 |
| 2005 | 44 | #3,450 |
| 2004 | 47 | #3,255 |
| 2003 | 53 | #2,917 |
| 2002 | 56 | #2,739 |
| 2001 | 82 | #2,062 |
| 2000 | 74 | #2,170 |
| 1995 | 111 | #1,453 |
| 1990 | 107 | #1,464 |
| 1985 | 67 | #1,725 |
| 1980 | 55 | #1,957 |
| 1975 | 68 | #1,512 |
| 1970 | 26 | #2,756 |
| 1965 | 20 | #2,805 |
| 1960 | 17 | #3,077 |
| 1955 | 14 | #3,196 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,929 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Rebecka
- Rebecka Liljeberg Actor · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rebecka in 2025?
Rebecka ranked #14,547 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rebecka?
3,319 babies have been named Rebecka in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rebecka most popular?
Rebecka peaked in 1993, when 121 newborns received the name.
Is Rebecka a boy or girl name?
Rebecka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rebecka rising or falling?
Rebecka is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rebecka?
Well-known people named Rebecka include Rebecka Liljeberg (actor).