Total births
338
Girls' name · since 1968
Becka
Becka has 338 recorded births since 1968 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1992 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 338
- total births
- 1968–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
338 girls have been named Becka since 1968, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Becka recorded 338 times among girls since 1968, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2017.
- 338 total births
- 1968–2017 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
338 girls have been named Becka since 1968, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2017.
- 338
- total births
- 1968–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Becka was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
27 babies were named Becka in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Becka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Becka's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1968, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Becka at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Becka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2017
- Peak year (1992)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Becka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Becka's strongest decade.
167 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Becka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 34
1970s
34 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
167 births
- 2000s
2000s
77 births
- 2010s 50
2010s
50 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 167 births (49% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Becka? ▼
Since 1968, Social Security records show 338 babies named Becka. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 27 births.
When was Becka most popular? ▼
Becka was most popular in the 1990s decade with 167 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Becka been used? ▼
Records for Becka go back to 1968, giving 50 years of history through 2017.
What names are similar to Becka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Becky, Becca, Beckie, Becki, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Becka's data
- Becka's decade-level peak was the 1990s (167 total births); usage has since declined to 50 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Becka
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Becka
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Beckie Girl
2,851 births
Becki Girl
2,510 births
Beckett Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1968–2017 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Becka: Baby Name Since 1968 - 338 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/becka. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Becka draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.