Deborah: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced DEB-er-uh · 3 syllables
From Hebrew (dvora), meaning bee.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- DEB-er-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #862
- US babies a year
- about 425 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1950
- Style
- Biblical
- Nicknames
- Debbie, Deb
How popular is Deborah?
Deborah was the #862 name in the US in 2025, given to 313 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1950.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #862 |
| England & Wales | #941 |
| Ireland | #588 |
| France | #702 |
| Norway | #423 |
| Canada | #711 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Deborah?
Half of US adults named Deborah are older than 68; most are between 49 and 76. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Deborah
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Deborah have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Deborah
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Deborah
How do you pronounce Deborah?
Deborah is pronounced DEB-er-uh.
How popular is the name Deborah?
Deborah was the #862 name in the US in 2025, given to 313 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1950.
How old are people named Deborah?
Half of US adults named Deborah are older than 68. Most are between 49 and 76.