girls' name · peaked 1997

Rebekka

Every Rebekka since 1966 — 2,061 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1997Girls
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Rebekka
Peak year
1997
93 babies
All-time total
2,061
since 1966

The story of Rebekka

Rebekka is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1966, 2,061 American babies have been named Rebekka. Its peak came in 1997, when 93 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 Rebekka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Rebekka year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025
2024
2023 5 #17,083
2022 8 #12,007
2021
2020
2019 8 #12,205
2018 7 #13,509
2017 7 #13,799
2016 11 #9,955
2015 15 #7,914
2014 15 #7,977
2013 19 #6,668
2012 11 #10,278
2011 15 #8,120
2010 25 #5,559
2009 18 #7,285
2008 25 #5,715
2007 20 #6,757
2006 42 #3,718
2005 18 #6,756
2004 32 #4,364
2003 35 #3,934
2002 42 #3,322
2001 45 #3,131
2000 61 #2,503
1995 70 #1,975
1990 85 #1,730
1985 44 #2,307
1980 53 #2,005
1975 34 #2,396
1970 16 #3,832
1965
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1925
1920
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1895
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1885
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Rebekka in 2025?

Rebekka did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Rebekka?

2,061 babies have been named Rebekka in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Rebekka most popular?

Rebekka peaked in 1997, when 93 newborns received the name.

Is Rebekka a boy or girl name?

Rebekka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Rebekka rising or falling?

Rebekka is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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