Deborah
Deborah is a Hebrew name meaning "bee," symbolizing industriousness and eloquence. In the Bible, Deborah was a prophetess and judge who led Israel to victory, making it a name associated with wisdom and leadership.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 314. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 332
- 2012: 337
- 2013: 330
- 2014: 373
- 2015: 350
- 2016: 349
- 2017: 357
- 2018: 350
- 2019: 296
- 2020: 291
- 2021: 295
- 2022: 301
- 2023: 267
- 2024: 317
- 2025: 313
- 2026 (projected): 314
Good to Know
- •Most popular in the 1950s-1960s, giving it a mid-century vintage feel
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Strong biblical heritage with a powerful female leader story
- •Nickname 'Debbie' offers a softer, more casual alternative
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Famous People
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Debbie Harry
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Deborah Tannen
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Debra Messing
Actress known for 'Will & Grace'
Statistics
742,820
Total births since 1880
1954
Peak year
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