Becca Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Becca is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from 'Rebecca', meaning 'to bind or tie'. It has evolved from historical forms such as Rebecca and Rebekah, maintaining its biblical significance through figures in the Book of Genesis. The name is often associated with traits of warmth and friendliness, and it has gained popularity since the 16th century. Becca has notable variants like Becky, and remains a popular choice today.
The name Becca is most popular in Iowa, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Becca has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Becca' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5266th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3546th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2019th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2272nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3008th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Becca' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Becca"
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛkə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Becca is derived from the Hebrew name 'Rebecca', which means 'to bind' or 'to tie'.
Meaning
to bind, to tie
Language Evolution
Rebecca, Rebekah, Becca
Biblical Background
Rebecca is a significant biblical figure, mentioned in the Book of Genesis as the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 16th century, particularly due to its biblical associations.
Variants & Derivatives
Rebecca, Rebekah, Becky
Modern Popularity & Image
Becca is perceived as a modern, friendly name that has a casual and approachable image.
Famous People
Becca Kufrin, Becca Stevens
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Becca"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Becca"
"Becca" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5266th of 12526 | 104 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3546th of 19264 | 291 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2019th of 27321 | 983 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2272nd of 35406 | 1,267 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3008th of 30306 | 666 |
Regional Popularity of "Becca" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Becca" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
33.38% 1230th/3685 |
44.58% 1995th/4475 |
49.83% 2588th/5194 |
63.95% 4040th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
33.48% 1534th/4582 |
46.30% 2391st/5164 |
48.68% 3560th/7313 |
62.82% 4688th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
59.71% 2379th/3984 |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
55.48% 3785th/6822 |
53.98% 3388th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Becca"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Becca" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.