Rebel
How to say it: REB-ul · /ˈrɛbəl/
From English word rebel, from Latin rebellis meaning rebellious - bold unisex word name for nonconformists.
Rebel was the 2,280th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 84 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 34% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #3,303 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #2,280 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 84 |
| Share of births | 1 in 39,468 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −34% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #3,303 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rebel is climbing: the 2020s are already its best decade.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Rebel is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Rebel
- Rebel Wilson (born 1980)Australian actress, writer, and producer
- Rebel Randall (1922–2010)American actress and radio personality
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