Reba Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the biblical name Deborah, meaning fourth-born.
Meaning of the Name Reba
Reba is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'fourth-born'. It is derived from the biblical name Deborah. Reba has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 19th century. It gained popularity as a result of the fame of country singer and actress Reba McEntire.
Popularity of the Name Reba
The popularity for the name Reba peaked in popularity in the year 1925 with 792 births, which ranked number 413 out of 9,511 unique names for that year. Reba had the most female births in 1925 with 792, which ranked number 232 out of 5,771 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1926 with 8, which ranked number 3,139 out of 4,837 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Reba has increased sharply over the last ten years from 14 births to 26 births, an increase of 85.71%. Among females, Reba has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 14 births to 26 births, an increase of 85.71%.
Nationwide Popularity of Reba
- 20 Year Trend of Reba: -23.53%
- 10 Year Trend of Reba: 85.71%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Reba: 85.71%
Popularity of Reba by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Reba. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Reba in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Reba is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Reba
- Total Births of Reba: 28 (6.39%)
- Female Births of Reba: 28 (6.39%)
Given the upward trend of Reba over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.39% increase in total births, for a total of 28 births in 2024. For Females, births for Reba have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 28 female births in 2024, an increase of 6.39%.