Becky
A diminutive of the female given name Rebecca.
Every Becky since 1880 — 87,042 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Becky
Becky is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,992 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 87,042 American babies have been named Becky. Its peak came in 1959, when 4,755 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Becky stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Becky year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,992 | — | — |
| 2024 | 31 | #4,490 | — | — |
| 2023 | 38 | #3,923 | — | — |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,042 | — | — |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,815 | — | — |
| 2020 | 41 | #3,626 | — | — |
| 2019 | 60 | #2,786 | — | — |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,934 | — | — |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,564 | — | — |
| 2016 | 45 | #3,469 | — | — |
| 2015 | 58 | #2,968 | — | — |
| 2014 | 54 | #3,084 | — | — |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,859 | — | — |
| 2012 | 41 | #3,793 | — | — |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,503 | — | — |
| 2010 | 45 | #3,525 | — | — |
| 2009 | 59 | #2,948 | — | — |
| 2008 | 56 | #3,061 | — | — |
| 2007 | 68 | #2,687 | — | — |
| 2006 | 53 | #3,138 | — | — |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,872 | — | — |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,857 | — | — |
| 2003 | 53 | #2,891 | — | — |
| 2002 | 66 | #2,418 | — | — |
| 2001 | 66 | #2,383 | — | — |
| 2000 | 81 | #2,037 | — | — |
| 1995 | 108 | #1,474 | — | — |
| 1990 | 229 | #859 | — | — |
| 1985 | 515 | #427 | — | — |
| 1980 | 1,011 | #254 | 7 | #4,982 |
| 1975 | 1,305 | #193 | 6 | #4,850 |
| 1970 | 2,071 | #161 | — | — |
| 1965 | 2,589 | #143 | 9 | #2,797 |
| 1960 | 4,325 | #111 | — | — |
| 1955 | 2,002 | #174 | 5 | #3,928 |
| 1950 | 1,236 | #216 | 5 | #3,729 |
| 1945 | 657 | #263 | — | — |
| 1940 | 346 | #348 | — | — |
| 1935 | 99 | #666 | — | — |
| 1930 | 47 | #1,074 | — | — |
| 1925 | 45 | #1,151 | — | — |
| 1920 | 24 | #1,713 | — | — |
| 1915 | 23 | #1,525 | — | — |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,953 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,747 | — | — |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,619 | — | — |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,352 | — | — |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,061 | — | — |
| 1880 | 8 | #632 | — | — |
Famous people named Becky
- Becky G Singer · b. 1997
- Becky Lynch Wrestler · b. 1987
- Becky Hammon Basketball player · b. 1977
- Becky James Cyclist · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Becky mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Rebecca.
How popular is the name Becky in 2025?
Becky ranked #3,992 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Becky?
87,042 babies have been named Becky in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Becky most popular?
Becky peaked in 1959, when 4,755 newborns received the name.
Is Becky a boy or girl name?
Becky is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Becky rising or falling?
Becky is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Becky?
Well-known people named Becky include Becky G (singer), Becky Lynch (wrestler), Becky Hammon (basketball player).