Rivka
From Hebrew רִבְקָה (rivká) or Yiddish רבֿקה (rivke).
Every Rivka since 1949 — 10,022 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rivka
Rivka is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #629 in 2025 with 464 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 10,022 American babies have been named Rivka. Its peak came in 2025, when 464 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Rivka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rivka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 464 | #629 |
| 2024 | 398 | #707 |
| 2023 | 384 | #733 |
| 2022 | 353 | #799 |
| 2021 | 375 | #762 |
| 2020 | 348 | #781 |
| 2019 | 381 | #743 |
| 2018 | 315 | #862 |
| 2017 | 342 | #801 |
| 2016 | 334 | #851 |
| 2015 | 324 | #862 |
| 2014 | 293 | #921 |
| 2013 | 270 | #937 |
| 2012 | 251 | #1,010 |
| 2011 | 266 | #963 |
| 2010 | 248 | #1,014 |
| 2009 | 235 | #1,087 |
| 2008 | 216 | #1,182 |
| 2007 | 207 | #1,213 |
| 2006 | 194 | #1,247 |
| 2005 | 190 | #1,208 |
| 2004 | 195 | #1,165 |
| 2003 | 176 | #1,211 |
| 2002 | 178 | #1,160 |
| 2001 | 138 | #1,381 |
| 2000 | 149 | #1,296 |
| 1995 | 116 | #1,417 |
| 1990 | 108 | #1,453 |
| 1985 | 73 | #1,629 |
| 1980 | 71 | #1,637 |
| 1975 | 62 | #1,600 |
| 1970 | 30 | #2,502 |
| 1965 | 20 | #2,807 |
| 1960 | 18 | #2,968 |
| 1955 | 7 | #5,103 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,877 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rivka mean?
From Hebrew רִבְקָה (rivká) or Yiddish רבֿקה (rivke).
How popular is the name Rivka in 2025?
Rivka ranked #629 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 464 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rivka?
10,022 babies have been named Rivka in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rivka most popular?
Rivka peaked in 2025, when 464 newborns received the name.
Is Rivka a boy or girl name?
Rivka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rivka rising or falling?
Rivka is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.