Unisex nameCurrently #2,679 in the USSteady
Rebel
//ˈɹɛbəl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20215 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rebel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Rebel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rebel |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 15 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 27 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1964 | 26 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 42 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 102 |
| 2014 | 106 |
| 2015 | 129 |
| 2016 | 146 |
| 2017 | 121 |
| 2018 | 163 |
| 2019 | 131 |
| 2020 | 152 |
| 2021 | 186 |
| 2022 | 105 |
| 2023 | 101 |
| 2024 | 102 |
Rebel through the decades
- Rebel peaked in 2021, when 186 babies were named Rebel in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rebel has risen 238% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rebel currently ranks #2,679 in the US and is holding steady.