Deborah
Female name · ↓ Falling
296,769
Total Births
1954
Peak Year
#967
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Deborah
Deborah is of Hebrew origin meaning 'bee,' a prophetess and judge in the Bible. It peaked at #2 in the 1950s-1960s in the US. Famous Deborahs include Debbie Harry, Debra Winger, and Deborah Kerr.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 244 births |
| 1890s | 206 births |
| 1900s | 223 births |
| 1910s | 334 births |
| 1920s | 448 births |
| 1930s | 1,194 births |
| 1940s | 18,093 births |
| 1950s | 173,425 births |
| 1960s | 72,170 births |
| 1970s | 18,889 births |
| 1980s | 5,715 births |
| 1990s | 2,928 births |
| 2000s | 1,596 births |
| 2010s | 972 births |
| 2020s | 332 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deborah?
Deborah has been given to 296,769 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1954 with 21,974 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #967.
Is Deborah a boy or girl name?
Deborah is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Deborah most popular?
Deborah was most popular in 1954, when 21,974 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Deborah?
Deborah first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).