Debbie
Debbie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Bee.
Origin and history
Debbie is a traditional English diminutive of the Hebrew name Deborah. It experienced immense popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is much less commonly given to newborns, serving primarily as a classic generational name.
Popularity in the United States
187,853 babies in the United States have been named Debbie since 1880. It ranks #212 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1947.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.7 %)
- TX (6.9 %)
- NY (5.8 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 38 |
| 1890-1900 | 75 |
| 1900-1910 | 64 |
| 1910-1920 | 87 |
| 1920-1930 | 109 |
| 1930-1940 | 295 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,232 |
| 1950-1960 | 82,097 |
| 1960-1970 | 84,213 |
| 1970-1980 | 11,516 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,437 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,627 |
| 2000-2010 | 612 |
| 2010-2019 | 297 |
| 2020-2029 | 154 |
Famous people named Debbie
- Debbie Reynolds: Actress, Singer
- Debbie Harry: Singer, Songwriter
- Debbie Allen: Choreographer, Actress
Fun facts
- Debbie was one of the top modern pet names used as an official given name in the U.S. during the 1950s and 1960s.
- It traces back to the ancient Hebrew name Deborah, meaning 'bee'.