Revy
Primarily a girl's name of Hebrew origin with 77 recorded births. Also given to 5 boys.
Meaning & Origin
revue
Revy is a girl's and boy's baby name, primarily known as the nickname of Rebecca Lee, the gun-toting protagonist of the manga and anime series Black Lagoon — a morally complex mercenary whose brutal efficiency and dark charisma made her one of anime's most compelling antiheroes. The name derives from Rebecca, of Hebrew origin meaning 'to bind, captivating.'
For parents who grew up with Black Lagoon, Revy carries the associations of fierce independence and unconventional strength. With 77 recorded births, it is genuinely rare — a name that will immediately spark recognition among anime fans while functioning as a perfectly natural short form of Rebecca for everyone else.
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In the American context, Revy is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2017–2024). Its Hebrew roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Revy is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #8298), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Revy has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2017.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 59 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 18 | — |
The Story of Revy
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Revy is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Revy are most likely born between 2017 and 2024.
How rare is Revy?
Only about 1 in every 276,923 babies born in 2024 was named Revy — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2017, peaked in the 2020s with 59 births that decade.
Revy by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 2017–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | #8298 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6610 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8421 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13195 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11908 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13503 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17613 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15538 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Revy as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Revy has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2017–2024