Name Legacy

Debra

Recorded 1914–2025 · United States

Debra was most popular in 1955, when 50,638 American babies were given the name — ranking #11 that year. In 2025 it ranked #7,732, with 31 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 551,841 people named Debra.

Most popular in1955
Rank that year#11
Births that year50,638
Total since 1880551,841

Debra over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Debra’s peak in 1955. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · form of Deborah, "bee"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org