Deborah
Deborah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Bee.
Origin and history
Deborah is a classic name of Hebrew origin meaning 'bee'. While overwhelmingly used as a feminine name, historical U.S. birth records document over 1,600 males given the name. In contemporary U.S. usage, it is unranked and rarely given to boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,658 babies in the United States have been named Deborah since 1880. It ranks #3114 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (26.8 %)
- CA (16.6 %)
- OH (9.2 %)
- IL (8.9 %)
- PA (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 86 |
| 1950-1960 | 788 |
| 1960-1970 | 492 |
| 1970-1980 | 215 |
| 1980-1990 | 66 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Deb, Debby
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Hebrew word Devorah, which directly translates to bee.
- Over 1,600 males in the United States have been officially named Deborah since 1880.