UK girl's name
Rebbeca
A feminine given name of Hebrew origin meaning "securely bound".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rebbeca is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rebbeca popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5545, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 4 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1997 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Rebbeca. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rebbeca ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 4 girls were registered as Rebbeca.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rebbeca as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5545
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
4 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Rebbeca mean?
The name Rebbeca originated from the Hebrew language and culture. It is derived from the Hebrew name Rivkah, which is thought to have meant "to tie," "to bind," or "to secure." The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the Old Testament of the Bible, where Rebbeca is mentioned as the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau.
In the Book of Genesis, Rebbeca is described as a beautiful and virtuous woman who played a significant role in the story of the Abrahamic covenant. Her story is one of faith, obedience, and resilience, and she is often portrayed as a symbol of strength and determination.
Over the centuries, the name Rebbeca has been spelled in various ways, including Rebeca, Rivka, and Rivqah. It has also been adopted by different cultures and languages, with slight variations in pronunciation and spelling.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rebbeca outside of the Bible is found in the writings of the medieval Jewish philosopher and rabbi, Maimonides (1135-1204). He referred to Rebbeca as a paragon of wifely virtue and devotion.
Another notable historical figure named Rebbeca was Rebbeca Gratz (1781-1869), a prominent Jewish-American philanthropist and educator. She was a pioneer in the field of Jewish education and played a crucial role in establishing the first Jewish Sunday school in the United States.
In the literary world, Rebbeca is also a character in Sir Walter Scott's novel "Ivanhoe" (1819). In the novel, Rebbeca is a beautiful and intelligent Jewish woman who faces persecution during the era of the Crusades.
Other famous individuals with the name Rebbeca include:
1. Rebbeca Lobo (1959-), an American actress and singer of Mexican descent. 2. Rebbeca Romijn (1972-), an American actress and former model. 3. Rebbeca Gayheart (1971-), an American actress and model. 4. Rebbeca Mader (1976-), an American actress known for her roles in various television series. 5. Rebbeca Pidgeon (1950-2015), an English actress and singer.
The name Rebbeca has endured through the ages, carrying with it a rich history and cultural significance. Its origins in the Hebrew language and its association with the biblical matriarch have contributed to its enduring popularity across various cultures and religions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rebbeca over time
The chart below shows babies named Rebbeca registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rebbeca, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2008, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rebbeca by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rebbeca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4653 | 16 | 5 |
| 1990s | #3174 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Rebbeca
- Ruby 60,551
- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Rebbeca: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rebbeca in the UK right now?
In 2008, Rebbeca was ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rebbeca most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 4 babies registered as Rebbeca in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rebbeca?
A feminine given name of Hebrew origin meaning "securely bound".
How many people are called Rebbeca in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Rebbeca across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.