Rebecca, derived from the Hebrew name Rivkah, meaning 'to bind' or 'to embrace,' is a classic and timeless feminine given name. It was brought to prominence in English-speaking countries through its appearance in the novel 'Ivanhoe' by Sir Walter Scott, and later popularized by the biblical story of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, immortalized by Kate Douglas Wiggin's 1903 novel of the same name. Rebecca is composed of three syllables and has a melodic rhythm when spoken aloud.
"Rebecca saw a significant rise in popularity from the 1940s onwards, peaking in the mid-1960s with over 30 births per year. After the late 1980s, its usage declined steadily, reaching single digits by the early 2000s."