Becky
Peaked at #102 nationally in 1959, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Becky has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Becky — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#102
in 1959
Current rank
#4475
in 2024
Years tracked
135
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Becky reached its peak popularity for girls in 1959, ranking #102 nationally with 4,755 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3084 (2014) to #4475 (2024) — a 31% drop.
As of 2024, Becky ranks #4475 nationally for girls, with 31 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,475 | 31 |
| 2023 | #3,918 | 38 |
| 2022 | #5,040 | 26 |
| 2021 | #3,810 | 39 |
| 2020 | #3,624 | 41 |
| 2019 | #2,785 | 60 |
| 2018 | #3,933 | 37 |
| 2017 | #3,562 | 43 |
Becky — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2427
in 1963
Last ranked
#4982
in 1980
Years tracked
20
1949–1980
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1949, Becky reached its peak popularity for boys in 1963, ranking #2427 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Becky hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1980, when it stood at #4982.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | #4,982 | 7 |
| 1979 | #5,420 | 6 |
| 1975 | #4,850 | 6 |
| 1974 | #5,286 | 5 |
| 1973 | #5,170 | 5 |
| 1972 | #3,178 | 10 |
| 1971 | #3,168 | 10 |
| 1969 | #3,984 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Becky most popular?
Becky was most popular in 1959, when it ranked #102 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Becky becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Becky?
At least 87,009 babies have been recorded with the name Becky in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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