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Rebecca is a feminine name used in English and Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Hebrew name רִבְקָה (Rivqa), probably from a Semitic root meaning ‘join, tie, snare’. This is the name of the wife of Isaac and the mother of Esau and Jacob in the Old Testament." It ranked #350 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Hebrew name רִבְקָה (Rivqa), probably from a Semitic root meaning ‘join, tie, snare’. This is the name of the wife of Isaac and the mother of Esau and Jacob in the Old Testament. The entry lists its usage as English, Italian, Swedish, German and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Rebecca ranked #350 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #350 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rebecca mean?
Rebecca means "join, tie, snare", according to Behind the Name.
Is Rebecca a popular name?
Rebecca ranked #350 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Rebecca a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Rebecca appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Rebecca — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
