Belinda vs Rebecca
Belinda and Rebecca compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New Zealand · Girls
In 1981, Belinda was ranked #96 and Rebecca #2 among girls in New Zealand.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 1992, Belinda was ranked #88 and Rebecca #4 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 1998, Belinda was ranked #498 and Rebecca #9 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Norway · Girls
In 2013, Belinda was ranked #563 and Rebecca #220 among girls in Norway.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Belinda was ranked #5927 and Rebecca #413 among girls in England and Wales.
Belinda and Rebecca over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Belinda and Rebecca over time
Belinda and Rebecca appear together in 5 published lists, across 133 years of shared records. Rebecca held the stronger position in more years in 5 of them, Belinda in 0.
The order between them changed and held in 2 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Belinda reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 4 of those lists, and Rebecca in none. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1972, Rebecca moved ahead of Belinda in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #16 and #17 the year before became #19 and #8.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Belinda and Rebecca changed places 4 times in Norway · Girls between 1966 and 2013, ending at #563 and #220.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 27 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Belinda and Rebecca averaged 22.3 places apart, ending at #88 and #4.
- Mirrored each other
Over 27 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Rebecca rose about as far as Belinda fell — from #37 and #92 in 1966 to #88 and #4 in 1992.
- Longest-running competitions
Belinda and Rebecca were both ranked in Norway · Girls for 32 years, from 1966 to 2013, ending at #563 and #220.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Belinda #571 in 1996, Rebecca #8 in 1996.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Girls34 shared years, 1964–1998
Belinda held the stronger position in 1 of those years, Rebecca in 32.
Highest recorded here: Belinda #179 in 1967, Rebecca #7 in 1997.
The order changed in 1965: Rebecca moved ahead. In 1964 they stood at #186 and #215; by 1965 that had become #186 and #186.
Most recent shared year, 1998: Belinda #498, Rebecca #9.
Norway · Girls32 shared years, 1966–2013
Belinda held the stronger position in 8 of those years, Rebecca in 24.
Highest recorded here: Belinda #223 in 1976, Rebecca #55 in 1996.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2013: Belinda #563, Rebecca #220.
England and Wales · Girls27 shared years, 1996–2025
Belinda held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Rebecca in 27.
Highest recorded here: Belinda #571 in 1996, Rebecca #8 in 1996.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Belinda #5927, Rebecca #413.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls27 shared years, 1966–1992
Belinda held the stronger position in 6 of those years, Rebecca in 21.
Highest recorded here: Belinda #6 in 1974, Rebecca #1 in 1976.
The order changed in 1972: Rebecca moved ahead. In 1971 they stood at #16 and #17; by 1972 that had become #19 and #8.
Most recent shared year, 1992: Belinda #88, Rebecca #4.
New Zealand · Girls13 shared years, 1969–1981
Belinda held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Rebecca in 13.
Highest recorded here: Belinda #40 in 1975, Rebecca #2 in 1977.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 1981: Belinda #96, Rebecca #2.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Belinda
Pairs where Belinda shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Karen vs Belinda
In 1974, Belinda moved ahead of Karen in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #6 and #8 the year before became #9 and #6.
Karen · Belinda · 30 shared years, 1957–1986 · One moved ahead of the other
- Jessica vs Belinda
In 1982, Jessica moved ahead of Belinda in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #21 and #10 the year before became #7 and #17.
Jessica · Belinda · 17 shared years, 1976–1992 · One moved ahead of the other
- Sarah vs Belinda
In 1977, Sarah moved ahead of Belinda in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #11 and #6 the year before became #7 and #8.
Sarah · Belinda · 28 shared years, 1965–1992 · One moved ahead of the other
- Angela vs Belinda
Across 36 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Girls, Angela and Belinda averaged 7.6 places apart, ending at #58 and #88.
Angela · Belinda · 36 shared years, 1957–1992 · Closest over the longest run
Other comparisons involving Rebecca
Pairs where Rebecca shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Rebecca vs Lauren
In 1996 they stood at #8 and #5 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #413 and #1166.
Rebecca · Lauren · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Rebecca vs Megan
In 1996 they stood at #8 and #10 in England and Wales · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #413 and #816.
Rebecca · Megan · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Charlotte vs Rebecca
In 1996 they stood at #7 and #8 in England and Wales · Girls, 1 places apart; by 2025 they were #25 and #413.
Charlotte · Rebecca · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Rebecca vs Courtney
In 1997 they stood at #3 and #12 in Northern Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2017 they were #77 and #432.
Rebecca · Courtney · 21 shared years, 1997–2017 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — one moved ahead of the other.
- Emily vs Amelia
In 2011, Amelia moved ahead of Emily in England and Wales · Girls — #3 and #5 the year before became #5 and #1.
Emily · Amelia · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · One moved ahead of the other
- Sophie vs Amelia
In 2011, Amelia moved ahead of Sophie in England and Wales · Girls — #2 and #5 the year before became #6 and #1.
Sophie · Amelia · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · One moved ahead of the other
- Sarah vs Angela
In 1974, Sarah moved ahead of Angela in New Zealand · Girls — #6 and #5 the year before became #1 and #6.
Sarah · Angela · 36 shared years, 1958–1998 · One moved ahead of the other
- Emma vs Aoife
In 2003, Emma moved ahead of Aoife in Republic of Ireland · Girls — #4 and #2 the year before became #1 and #3.
Emma · Aoife · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · One moved ahead of the other
Other pairs from New South Wales, Australia lists
Pairs measured inside New South Wales, Australia's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Thomas vs Edward
Over 70 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Thomas rose about as far as Edward fell — from #44 and #48 in 1952 to #13 and #75 in 2025.
Thomas · Edward · 70 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Alexander vs Edward
Over 67 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Edward fell — from #80 and #48 in 1952 to #22 and #75 in 2025.
Alexander · Edward · 67 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Thomas vs Andrew
Over 63 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Thomas rose about as far as Andrew fell — from #44 and #51 in 1952 to #8 and #89 in 2016.
Thomas · Andrew · 63 shared years, 1952–2016 · Mirrored each other
- Andrew vs Alexander
Over 60 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Andrew fell — from #51 and #80 in 1952 to #89 and #9 in 2016.
Andrew · Alexander · 60 shared years, 1952–2016 · Mirrored each other
Other pairs ranked together in the 1990s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 1990 and 1999.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Belinda | Rebecca |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Traditionally associated with concepts of 'joining', 'tying', or a 'team/yoke' — a binding or connecting sense, from a Semitic root about fastening things together. |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Biblical Hebrew, via Greek Rhebekka |
| Pronunciation | /rəˈbɛkə/ | |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | England and Wales · Girls #5927 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Girls #141 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Rebecca has a recorded origin (Biblical Hebrew, via Greek Rhebekka); Belinda does not have one recorded yet.
- Belinda and Rebecca both have 3 syllables.
- A meaning is recorded for Rebecca; Belinda doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, IE, NO, NZ.
How each name got here
Belinda
Popularity journey
First recorded1957
First recorded at #92 among girls in New South Wales, Australia in 1957 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Highest recorded1957–1992
Highest recorded position: #6 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 1974 (recorded 1957–1992).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #5927 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Rebecca
Popularity journey
First recorded1955
First recorded at #440 among girls in Norway in 1955 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Girls
Highest recorded1966–2008
Highest recorded position: #1 among girls in New South Wales, Australia, in 1976 (recorded 1966–2008).
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #413 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls