Girl
Debora
bee
About Debora
Debora carries a warmth and reliability that immediately puts people at ease, a name that feels like coming home. This classic choice has weathered changing trends with remarkable grace, maintaining relevance across generations without ever feeling stale. The slight variation in spelling from its more common counterpart adds distinctive character while preserving recognition. Debora suggests someone dependable and genuine, traits that never go out of style regardless of shifting cultural preferences. The name has international appeal, functioning smoothly across multiple languages and cultural contexts. It offers the popular nickname Deb or Debbie when casualness is preferred, while maintaining dignified formality in professional settings. Parents who select Debora often value substance over flash, preferring names with proven track records rather than experimental choices. There's an inherent kindness to the name, a sense that its bearer will be someone others trust and respect. Debora represents a solid, thoughtful choice that provides a stable foundation without limiting potential or personality expression.
Popularity of the Name Debora
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | #790 | |
| 1949 | #603 | |
| 1950 | #436 | |
| 1951 | #311 | |
| 1952 | #287 | |
| 1953 | #270 | |
| 1954 | #229 | |
| 1955 | #166 | |
| 1956 | #161 | |
| 1957 | #161 | |
| 1958 | #167 | |
| 1959 | #184 | |
| 1960 | #215 | |
| 1961 | #233 | |
| 1962 | #265 | |
| 1963 | #267 | |
| 1964 | #298 | |
| 1965 | #303 | |
| 1966 | #309 | |
| 1967 | #340 | |
| 1968 | #379 | |
| 1969 | #423 | |
| 1970 | #502 | |
| 1971 | #583 | |
| 1972 | #700 | |
| 1973 | #709 | |
| 1974 | #868 | |
| 2005 | #617 | |
| 2008 | #685 | |
| 2011 | #822 | |
| 2013 | #934 | |
| 2015 | #771 | |
| 2022 | #763 | |
| 2024 | #926 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland
Variations of Name Debora
Names Similar to Debora
Nicknames for Debora
- Deb
- Debbie
- Dora
- Di
- Debs
Famous People Named Debora
| Debora Green | American criminal defense attorney |
| Debora Spar | American academic and president of Barnard College |
| Debora Serracchiani | Italian politician and former Minister of Health |
| Debora Patta | South African journalist and TV presenter |
| Debora Kodjoe | German actress and singer |
| Debora Bloch | Brazilian actress |
| Debora Caprioglio | Italian actress and model |
| Debora Falabella | Brazilian actress |
| Debora Lynn-Lucero | American painter and sculptor |
| Debora Hooper | Australian television producer and executive |
| Debora Galopin | French retired artistic gymnast |
| Debora Greening | British Paralympic swimmer |
| Debora Villa | Italian Olympic water polo player |
| Debora Velasquez | Salvadoran journalist and TV presenter |
| Debora Lira | Chilean actress |
| Debora Duboc | Brazilian singer and actress |
| Debora Iyall | American singer-songwriter and Native American activist |
| Debora Sa | Brazilian singer and songwriter |
| Debora Lyra | Brazilian model and beauty pageant titleholder |
Characters Named Debora
| Debora Morgan | A character from the TV series "Dexter" |
| Debora Brown | A character from the novel "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" |
| Debora Owens | A character from the film "Baby Driver" |
| Debora Mitchell | A character from the TV series "Ray Donovan" |
| Debora Briscoletti | A character from the video game "Dragon Quest IX" |
| Debora Capstone | A character from the book series "Maximum Ride" |
| Debora Granger | A character from the TV series "Unforgotten" |
| Debora White | A character from the movie "Empire Records" |
| Debora Duchamp | A character from the TV series "Hannibal" |
| Debora Norris | A character from the film "Sex and the City 2" |
| Debora Brock | A character from the movie "Bullet to the Head" |
| Debora Selmi | A character from the TV series "Baby" |
| Debora Harding | A character from the film "The Lodge" |
| Debora Windsor | A character from the TV series "Emmerdale" |
| Debora Gray | A character from the film "Vanishing Point" |
| Debora Miller | A character from the TV series "The Killing" |
| Debora Starling | A character from the film "Red Dragon" |
| Debora Fike | A character from the book "Accidental Leigh" |
| Debora Cartwright | A character from the TV series "The Paradise" |
| Debora Ellison | A character from the film "The Greatest Showman" |