Will my child share the name Rebecca with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 98 UK babies named Rebecca per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rebecca in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Rebecca becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Rebecca is declining: down 177 places since 2020, to #413 in 2025. It peaked at #8 in 1996.

Is Rebecca popular in the US as well as the UK?

Rebecca is more popular in the UK (#315) than in the US (#342). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Who are some famous people named Rebecca?

Notable people named Rebecca include: Rebecca Atkinson, Rebecca Musser and Rebecca Gayheart.

Is Rebecca a popular baby name in the United States?

Rebecca appears in the US top 500 at #342 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #413

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Rebecca is a distinctive choice, ranked #413 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Rebecca in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#413

US Rank #350

About the Name Rebecca

Rebecca is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 79 places over five years. Its high point was #8 in 1996, and it now sits at #315. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 16 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.

Rebecca is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Rebecca in their class.

In the US it sits at #342 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.

⭐ Famous People Named Rebecca

Rebecca Atkinson — Rebecca Atkinson is an English actress, known for portraying Karen Maguire in Shameless from 2004 until 2013.
Rebecca Musser — Rebecca Musser is an American author and activist.
Rebecca Gayheart — Rebecca Gayheart is an American actress and model.

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