Debbi
Debbi is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Bee.
Origin and history
Debbi is a diminutive variant of Deborah, an ancient Hebrew name meaning 'bee'. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century alongside similar short forms like Debbie. While common in older generations, it is rarely given to U.S. newborns today.
Popularity in the United States
2,973 babies in the United States have been named Debbi since 1880. It ranks #3251 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.2 %)
- NY (12.1 %)
- IL (8.1 %)
- OH (8 %)
- PA (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 92 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,344 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,192 |
| 1970-1980 | 277 |
| 1980-1990 | 57 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Debbi
- Debbi Morgan: Actress
- Debbi Fields: Entrepreneur, Author
Fun facts
- Debbi emerged as an informal English spelling variation of the traditional name Deborah.
- The spelling Debbi saw its highest U.S. birth registration rates between the 1950s and 1970s.