UK name, mostly boys
Rehoboth
A Hebrew name meaning "broad places" or "open spaces".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 3 girls.
Rehoboth is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Rehoboth popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 5 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2008 to 2024. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Rehoboth. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rehoboth ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 5 boys were registered as Rehoboth.
- • Rehoboth is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rehoboth as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 82.4% of Rehoboth registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
5 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Rehoboth
In England and Wales birth records, Rehoboth has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 82.4% of registrations are for boys and 17.6% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Rehoboth registered for boys
- Ranked #5,119 in 2024
- 3 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2008 (5 births)
Rehoboth registered for girls
- Ranked #5,545 in 2008
- 3 girls registered in 2008
- Peak: 2008 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Rehoboth mean?
Rehoboth is a Hebrew name derived from the phrase "rehoboth hayyam," meaning "broad places" or "wide spaces" in reference to the open spaces and expansive territory where the name originates. The name first appears in the biblical book of Genesis, where it is mentioned as a well dug by Isaac in the land of Gerar.
In the biblical narrative, the name Rehoboth is symbolic of the blessings and prosperity that God bestowed upon Isaac, allowing him to flourish and thrive in the land. The name is deeply rooted in the history and traditions of the ancient Israelites, reflecting their nomadic lifestyle and their search for fertile lands to settle and establish their communities.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Rehoboth was Rehoboth, the grandson of Esau, who is mentioned in the book of Genesis. In later years, the name appears in various historical records and texts, although its usage was primarily confined to the Jewish and Christian communities.
One notable figure was Rehoboth, a 4th-century Christian martyr who was executed during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian. His story is recorded in the ancient martyrologies, and he is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic churches.
Another individual with the name Rehoboth was Rehoboth Codrington, an English colonist and landowner who lived in the late 17th century and played a significant role in the establishment of the British colony of Barbados in the Caribbean.
In the 19th century, Rehoboth Bunting was a British Baptist minister and theologian who made contributions to the study of the Bible and Christian doctrine. He was born in 1811 and died in 1888.
Rehoboth Phillipps was a Welsh Anglican clergyman and writer who lived in the 18th century. He is known for his work on the history and antiquities of Wales, particularly his publication "The Cambrian Register" in 1796.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Rehoboth, each contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on their respective societies and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rehoboth over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Rehoboth in England and Wales, from 2008 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rehoboth, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rehoboth by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rehoboth 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 | #5119 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4812 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3843 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Rehoboth
- Ryan 68,692
- Riley 37,992
- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Rehoboth: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rehoboth in the UK right now?
In 2024, Rehoboth was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rehoboth most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 5 babies registered as Rehoboth in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rehoboth?
A Hebrew name meaning "broad places" or "open spaces".
How many people are called Rehoboth in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Rehoboth across the 4 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.