Rebel

Unisex

Rebel has been given to 2,456 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 2021. In 2025, about 1 in 32,145 girls was named Rebel.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,456

Peak year

2021 (186 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

▼ -35%

Gender split

61% girls / 39% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rebel.

2,456 babies since 1990

2,459 babies since 1965

2,460 babies since 1887

2,462 babies since 1972

2,467 babies since 1971

2,467 babies since 1985

2,445 babies since 1999

2,476 babies since 1986

How popular is the name Rebel?

Rebel has been given to 2,456 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Rebel peak?

Rebel peaked in 2021, when 186 babies were given the name.

Is Rebel a girl or boy name?

Rebel is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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