REBECCA

Pronunciation: The name Rebecca is pronounced as “reh-BEK-kuh”.

Popularity: The name Rebecca was very popular in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s. It was the 10th most popular name for girls born in 1974. However, the name has declined in popularity in recent decades. It was the 250th most popular name for girls born in 2021.

Historical Figures:

• Rebecca, the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau in the Bible.
• Rebecca Nurse, one of the accused witches in the Salem witch trials.
• Rebecca West, a British writer and journalist.

Famous People:

• Rebecca Black (born 1997), an American singer and internet personality.
• Rebecca Hall (born 1982), an English actress.
• Rebecca Mader (born 1977), an American actress.
• Rebecca Romijn (born 1972), an American actress.
• Rebecca Sugar (born 1987), an American animator, writer, and producer.

Nicknames: Some common nicknames for Rebecca include Bec, Becky, Becca, and Reba.