Debra
Female name · ↓ Falling
218,091
Total Births
1955
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1934
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Debra
Debra is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 218,091 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1930s | 156 births |
| 1940s | 2,227 births |
| 1950s | 136,580 births |
| 1960s | 60,539 births |
| 1970s | 13,657 births |
| 1980s | 3,795 births |
| 1990s | 1,137 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Debra?
Debra has been given to 218,091 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1955 with 20,297 births that year.
Is Debra a boy or girl name?
Debra is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Debra most popular?
Debra was most popular in 1955, when 20,297 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Debra?
Debra first appeared in US records in 1934.