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Rebbie

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Pronounced REB-ee /ˈrɛb.i/Medium

Meaning: Rebbie is an affectionate pet form of Rebecca, the biblical matriarch's name from Hebrew Rivqah, traditionally explained as 'to bind' or 'to join' (often read as 'ensnaring' or 'joined together'). Used as a stand-alone name, it inherits Rebecca's meaning.Low

In 30 seconds: Rebbie is a pet form of Rebecca, from Hebrew for 'to bind, join.' Known from singer Rebbie Jackson, it was always rare (said REB-ee).

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Origin MediumEnglish, Hebrew

MeaningRebbie is an affectionate pet form of Rebecca, the biblical matriarch's name from Hebrew Rivqah, traditionally explained as 'to bind' or 'to join' (often read as 'ensnaring' or 'joined together'). Used as a stand-alone name, it inherits Rebecca's meaning.

U.S. rank (1987)#9544 ↘ Falling

1987 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1985

Total births (all-time)≈ 90

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

Rebbie is a pet form of Rebecca, whose Hebrew source Rivqah is traditionally read as 'to bind' or 'join.' It appears in United States records from around 1916 and had a small high in the mid-1980s, a rise that tracks the public profile of singer Rebbie Jackson.

It was always rare, given to only a couple dozen girls a year even at its peak. A warm, informal short form, it reads as a nickname rather than a formal name; families usually choose Rebecca and use Rebbie affectionately. Its cultural anchor is the Jackson connection.

Did you know? The best-known Rebbie is Rebbie Jackson, the eldest of the musical Jackson siblings, whose full name is Maureen - 'Rebbie' being the family nickname she recorded under.

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References - Rebbie — Pet form of Rebecca; Hebrew Rivqah; bearer Rebbie Jackson

Variations

RebeccaRebbeccaRebe

Nicknames

RebBecca

Famous Bearers

★Rebbie Jackson (b. 1950)
American singer, eldest of the Jackson musical family, known for the 1984 hit 'Centipede'

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rebbie mean?

It is a pet form of Rebecca, from Hebrew Rivqah, traditionally read as 'to bind' or 'join.'

How do you pronounce Rebbie?

It's said REB-ee /ˈrɛb.i/, two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rebbie a boy or girl name?

Rebbie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Rebbie?

It has always been rare, an affectionate short form given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak.