Rebecca, a name of Hebrew origin, translates to 'to bind' or 'to join'. It is derived from the story of Rebecca (also known as Rivkah) in the Old Testament of the Bible, who was the wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob. This name gained popularity due to its biblical roots but also stands independently as a strong, elegant choice for a girl's name.
The name Rebbeca has seen significant fluctuations in popularity over the past century, with a total of 928 babies born with this name since 1916. The most popular years for the name were 1960 and 1974, each with 21 births. However, there was also a period from 1953 to 1959 where the name seemed to be particularly favored, with at least seven births every year during that span. After peaking in the late 60s and early 70s, the popularity of the name began to decline steadily until it reached its lowest point in recent years (2002 to 2019), with fewer than ten births per year recorded annually.