Becky
Becky is a diminutive of Rebecca, derived from the Hebrew name Rivkah meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie.' It became popular as a standalone name in English-speaking countries, carrying a friendly and approachable quality.
Current Popularity
#3992 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce
- •Often used as a nickname for Rebecca but stands well on its own
- •Has a friendly, approachable quality that works well across all ages
- •May be perceived as more casual than the formal Rebecca
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Famous People
Becky Lynch
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Becky G
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Becky Sauerbrunn
Professional soccer player and U.S. Women's National Team captain
Becky Hammon
Basketball coach and former WNBA player
Statistics
86,898
Total births since 1880
1959
Peak year
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