Becky
Girl name · 394 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Becky: 394 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 27 births in 1995.
Originally a pet form of Rebecca, Becky traces back to the Hebrew Rivkah, meaning "to bind" or "to tie," often understood as "captivating." The biblical Rebecca, wife of Isaac, gave the name enduring appeal. Famous modern bearers include American singer Becky G and British singer-songwriter Becky Hill. While no prominent place carries Becky itself, the root Rebecca appears in locations such as Rebekah in
Girl 24 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199527 babies
- Latest (2016)
- #7983 babies
- Total births
- 394since 1982
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 62%vs prior 5y