Becky

♀ Girl

Pronounced BEK-ee /ˈbɛk.i/High

Meaning: Pet form of Rebecca — from Hebrew Rivka, 'to bind, to tie; captivating'Medium

In 30 seconds: Friendly and retro: Becky pets Rebecca — 'to bind, captivating'. Cheerful, warm, and classic (Becky Sharp of Vanity Fair).

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningPet form of Rebecca — from Hebrew Rivka, 'to bind, to tie; captivating'

U.S. rank (2024)#4475 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1959

Total births (all-time)≈ 86,865

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Becky is a pet form of Rebecca — from Hebrew Rivka, 'to bind, to tie; captivating' (the biblical matriarch). A cheerful, retro nickname-name, beloved through literary Beckys.

It registers thinly on its own today. Rare, to-bind at the root, and cheerful.

Did you know? Rebecca means 'to bind, to tie' (or 'captivating') in Hebrew — the biblical matriarch; Becky is its sunny, retro nickname (Becky Sharp, Becky Thatcher).

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Rebecca — root etymology

Variations

RebeccaBeccaBeckie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Becky mean?

Becky pets Rebecca — Hebrew 'to bind, to tie; captivating'.

How do you pronounce Becky?

It's said BEK-ee /ˈbɛk.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Becky a boy or girl name?

Becky is a girl's name.

How popular is Becky?

Becky is a rare name on its own in the U.S. today.