Debora
Debora is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Bee.
Origin and history
Debora is a variant spelling of Deborah, originating from the Hebrew word for bee. In the Old Testament, Deborah was an influential prophetess and judge. Though less common in the U.S. than the traditional spelling with an 'h', Debora has a steady history of usage.
Popularity in the United States
30,133 babies in the United States have been named Debora since 1880. It ranks #829 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1577.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.4 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- TX (6.8 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- PA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 19 |
| 1920-1930 | 24 |
| 1930-1940 | 60 |
| 1940-1950 | 513 |
| 1950-1960 | 14,919 |
| 1960-1970 | 9,632 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,721 |
| 1980-1990 | 587 |
| 1990-2000 | 583 |
| 2000-2010 | 687 |
| 2010-2019 | 863 |
| 2020-2029 | 525 |
Famous people named Debora
- Debora Caprioglio: Actress
Nicknames
Deb, Debbie, Debby
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Hebrew word for bee and is famously borne by a heroic judge in the Bible.
- Debora is the standard spelling in several European languages, including Italian, Portuguese, and German.