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How Many People Are Named Becky?
Estimated people named Becky living in the U.S. today
68,988
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 87,009
- Peak year: 1959 (4,755 births)
- Estimated living today: 68,988
Becky by age group — who carries the name today?
Becky popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Becky
Becky has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 87,009 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 68,988 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,954 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Beckys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Becky in the US?
An estimated 68,988 people named Becky are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Becky rare — about 1 in 4,954 Americans.
Is Becky a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Becky is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Becky most popular?
Becky peaked in 1959, when 4,755 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Becky?
Becky ranks #716 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 43 out of 100 (higher means rarer).