Total births
1,490
Unisex name · since 1912
Rebel
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 1,490 babies named Rebel, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2643
- among girls today
- 1,490
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Rebel is the #2643 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,490 recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Rebel recorded 1,490 times among girls since 1912, holding rank #2643 nationally today, ahead of 85% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #2643 among girls today
- 1,490 born since 1912
- 2010s peak decade
- 85% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Rebel is currently the #2643 unisex name in America, more common than 85% of girls - 1,490 born since 1912, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2643
- among girls today
- 1,490
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
Rebel vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2643
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 85% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Rebel was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
130 babies were named Rebel in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Rebel compares
1,490 Top 26% higher than 74% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Rebel's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Rebel | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,490 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 130 | 48 | 19,840 |
Rebel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rebel's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 130, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rebel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#2,643
Active since
1912
Rebel popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 130
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Rebel popularity over time - boys
966 total births recorded since 1954 (Rebel as boys' name)
Rebel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Rebel's strongest decade.
579 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Rebel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1940s 17
1940s
17 births
- 1950s 54
1950s
54 births
- 1960s 156
1960s
156 births
- 1970s 78
1970s
78 births
- 1980s 56
1980s
56 births
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
- 2000s 41
2000s
41 births
- 2010s
2010s
579 births
- 2020s
2020s
469 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 579 births (39% of all-time use).
How Rebel 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 Rebel's total volume
Rebel vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rebel by state
Where Rebel concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 115 | 7.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 97 | 6.5% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 30 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 21 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Washington | | 19 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 13 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.4% |
California share of Rebel's total US births 7.7%
Even split
115 of 1,490 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Rebel appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rebel? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 1,490 babies named Rebel. Today it holds rank #2643 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 130 births.
When was Rebel most popular? ▼
Rebel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 579 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Rebel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rebel are California (115 births), Texas (97 births), Oklahoma (30 births).
Is Rebel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Rebel is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,490 births, and as a boy's name it has 966 births.
How long has the name Rebel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rebel since 1912 -- 114 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Rebel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rebecca, Rebekah, Reba, Rebeca, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rebel's data
- Rebel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (579 total births) through the 2020s (469) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rebels (115 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 Rebel
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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, 1912–2025 (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. "Rebel: #2643 Unisex Name - 1,490 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rebel. 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 Rebel 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.