UK girl's name
Becca
A diminutive form of Rebecca, meaning "captivating" or "ensnaring" from Hebrew roots.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Becca is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Becca popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 11 births.
This profile covers 88 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 27% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 148 living people in the UK are called Becca. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Becca ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 11 girls were registered as Becca.
- • Becca ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #665 in 2012.
- • About 148 living people in the UK are estimated to have Becca as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
11 births
Estimated living
148
2026
Meaning
What does Becca mean?
Becca is a diminutive form of the name Rebecca, which has its origins in the Hebrew language. The name Rebecca is derived from the Hebrew words "rivka" or "ribqah," meaning "to tie" or "to bind." This name is found in the Old Testament of the Bible, where Rebecca was the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau.
The name Becca gained popularity as a shortened version of Rebecca in the 19th century. It was initially used as a nickname or pet name, but over time, it became a stand-alone given name. The earliest recorded use of Becca as a first name dates back to the late 1800s.
One of the earliest recorded individuals named Becca was Becca Fitzpatrick, an American author known for her young adult fantasy novels, such as the "Hush, Hush" series. She was born in 1979 and is still active as a writer today.
Another notable figure with the name Becca is Becca Cosmetics, a cosmetics company founded by Rebecca Morrice Williams in 2001. The brand is known for its high-quality makeup products and has gained a significant following among beauty enthusiasts.
In the world of sports, Becca Longo is an American professional football player who played as a kicker for the Philadelphia Phantomz in the National Women's Football Association. She was born in 1989 and has been recognized for her achievements in a traditionally male-dominated sport.
Becca Fitzpatrick, an American filmmaker, is also known for her work in the entertainment industry. She has directed and produced several independent films, including "Trishna" (2011) and "Endless Love" (2014).
Lastly, Becca Tobin is an American actress and singer best known for her role as Kitty Wilde in the musical comedy-drama series "Glee." She was born in 1986 and has also appeared in various other television shows and films.
While the name Becca has gained popularity in recent years, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew language and the biblical figure of Rebecca, making it a name with a rich historical and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Becca over time
The chart below shows babies named Becca registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Becca, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Becca by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Becca was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5166 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4433 | 23 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3184 | 50 | 8 |
| 1990s | #3176 | 8 | 2 |
Geography
Where Becca is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Becca. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Becca ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #665 in 2012.
Across the UK
Becca in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#665 in 2012
10 years of NRS records, 61 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Becca
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Becca Allison
basketball player
Scottish basketball player (born 1991)
1991-
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Becca Dudley
television presenter; presenter
UK TV presenter
1990-
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Becca Horn
candidate in the 2024 United Kingdom general election
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Becca Collings
candidate in the 2024 United Kingdom general election
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Becca Martin
candidate in the 2024 United Kingdom general election
Related
Names similar to Becca
- Bethany 43,226
- Brooke 18,370
- Bella 14,112
- Bonnie 12,149
- Beatrice 11,306
- Bethan 7,968
- Beth 6,440
- Betsy 5,065
- Beatrix 4,317
- Billie 4,220
- Beau 3,231
- Bryony 3,167
FAQ
Becca: questions and answers
How popular is the name Becca in the UK right now?
In 2023, Becca was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Becca most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 11 babies registered as Becca in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Becca?
A diminutive form of Rebecca, meaning "captivating" or "ensnaring" from Hebrew roots.
How many people are called Becca in the UK?
A total of 88 babies have been registered as Becca across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 61 more in Scotland.
Where is Becca most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Becca ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #665 in 2012. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.