Debra
Debra is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Bee.
Origin and history
Debra is a classic feminine name derived from the Hebrew Deborah, meaning bee. While predominantly given to females in the United States, it also appears in historical U.S. birth records for males. Its overall popularity peaked in the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,146 babies in the United States have been named Debra since 1880. It ranks #3548 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22 %)
- TX (18 %)
- IL (12.7 %)
- NY (11.4 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 591 |
| 1960-1970 | 410 |
| 1970-1980 | 108 |
| 1980-1990 | 31 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Deb, Debbie, Debi
Fun facts
- Debra emerged as a popular streamlined spelling of the traditional biblical name Deborah in the mid-20th century.
- It was one of the top female names in the United States during the 1950s.