Total births
2,510
Girls' name · since 1943
Becki
Since 1943, U.S. Social Security records show 2,510 babies named Becki, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,510
- total births
- 1943–1996
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Becki is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 2,510 have been recorded since 1943.
Becki has 2,510 recorded births among girls since 1943, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1943 to 1996.
- 2,510 total births
- 1943–1996 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,510 girls have been named Becki since 1943, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1996.
- 2,510
- total births
- 1943–1996
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Becki was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
116 babies were named Becki in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Becki's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Becki's SSA record in two at 1969 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1996, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1961 peak of 116, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Becki at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1943
Becki popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1943–1996
- Peak year (1961)
- 116
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Becki by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Becki's strongest decade.
914 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Becki births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 131
1940s
131 births
- 1950s
1950s
512 births
- 1960s
1960s
914 births
- 1970s
1970s
614 births
- 1980s 300
1980s
300 births
- 1990s 39
1990s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 914 births (36% of all-time use).
How Becki compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Becki's total volume
Becki vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Becki by state
Where Becki concentrates geographically, total births since 1943
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 192 | 7.6% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 109 | 4.3% |
| #3 | Texas | | 96 | 3.8% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 86 | 3.4% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 79 | 3.1% |
| #6 | Washington | | 46 | 1.8% |
| #7 | Wisconsin | | 35 | 1.4% |
| #8 | Minnesota | | 29 | 1.2% |
California share of Becki's total US births 7.6%
Even split
192 of 2,510 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 19 reporting states.
Becki appears in 19 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Becki? ▼
Since 1943, Social Security records show 2,510 babies named Becki. The most recent recorded year was 1996. Its busiest year on record was 1961, with 116 births.
When was Becki most popular? ▼
Becki was most popular in the 1960s decade with 914 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Becki most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Becki are California (192 births), Michigan (109 births), Texas (96 births).
How long has the name Becki been used? ▼
Records for Becki go back to 1943, giving 54 years of history through 1996.
What names are similar to Becki? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Becky, Becca, Beckie, Beckett, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Becki's data
- Becki's decade-level peak was the 1960s (914 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Beckis (192 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Becki
Nearby Names Like Becki
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Becki
Becky Girl
#4475 86,898 births
Becca Girl
#3654 3,347 births
Beckie Girl
2,851 births
Beckett Girl
#1817 1,374 births
Beckey Girl
552 births
Compare Becki side by side: Becki vs Becky Becki vs Becca Becki vs Beckie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1943–1996 (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. "Becki: Baby Name Since 1943 - 2,510 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/becki. 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 Becki 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.