Rebecca
Meaning: To bind, to tie, captivating, snare
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in France: #349
Total births: 12,962
History: From the Hebrew meaning to bind. Rebecca peaked in France in the 1990s. Daphne du Maurier's 'Rebecca' captivated French readers. The name carries literary mystery and biblical gravitas in French culture.
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Every number here comes directly from France’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2021) | #432 |
| Babies named Rebecca in 2021 | 94 |
| Total recorded in France | 12,951 |
| Peak year | 1995 (385 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #129 |
| Years in records | 1900–2021 (110 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 78 spots |
Frequently asked about Rebecca
What does the name Rebecca mean?
Rebecca means “To bind, to tie, captivating, snare” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Rebecca?
Rebecca has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “To bind, to tie, captivating, snare”.
How popular is Rebecca in France?
Rebecca ranked #432 in France in 2021 — given to 94 babies that year.
When was Rebecca most popular?
Rebecca peaked in 1995 with 385 babies registered that year in France.
Is Rebecca a boy or girl name?
Rebecca is predominantly a girls' name in France — over 90% of Rebeccas in registered births are female.
Is the name Rebecca rising or falling in popularity?
Rebecca has fallen 78 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in France — from #354 in 2016 to #432 in 2021.
How long has Rebecca been recorded in France?
Rebecca appears in birth records in France across 110 years — from 1900 through 2021.