The nameDeborah
Deborah is the name of a biblical prophetess and judge. It was the second most popular American girl's name in 1955.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Deborah means "bee" in Hebrew.
Origin
Hebrew.
History
Deborah judged Israel and led it to victory in the Book of Judges. In the United States the name was in the top 10 from 1950 to 1962, reaching 2nd place in 1955.
Did you know?
- Deborah Kerr was nominated six times for the Oscar for Best Actress without winning, and received an honorary Oscar in 1994.
Famous people named Deborah
- Deborah Kerr, actress
- Debbie Harry, singer
- Debbie Reynolds, actress
Popularity of the name Deborah
Deborah in the United States
Deborah was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 431,329 births over the decade, 58% of all recorded babies named Deborah. Its rise began around 1947, and it peaked in 1954. Half of all babies named Deborah in the United States were born before 1956, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 294 births a year.
Deborah in the United Kingdom
Deborah was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 966 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Deborah. Half of all babies named Deborah in the United Kingdom were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 54 births a year.
Deborah in Ireland
Deborah in France
Deborah in Belgium
Deborah in Switzerland
Sibling names for Deborah
Names from the same generation as Deborah, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Deborah mean?
Deborah means "bee" in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Deborah?
Hebrew.
Is Deborah a girl's or a boy's name?
Deborah is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Deborah?
In 2024, Deborah was the 852nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 316 births.
What are good sibling names for Deborah?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Marie, Micaela, Anne and Judith for a sister, Nathanael, Noé, Mike and Sam for a brother.
Who are famous people named Deborah?
Deborah Kerr, actress; Debbie Harry, singer; Debbie Reynolds, actress.