Girl
Deborah
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About Deborah
A name that carries timeless elegance and strength, Deborah has graced countless remarkable women throughout history. This classic choice offers both sophistication and approachability, striking a perfect balance that works beautifully from childhood through adulthood. The name flows naturally in conversation while maintaining a sense of dignity and poise. Parents who choose Deborah often appreciate its literary quality and the way it commands respect without feeling pretentious. It pairs wonderfully with both traditional and contemporary middle names, and offers charming nickname options like Debbie, Deb, or Dora for those seeking versatility. The name has a musical quality when spoken aloud, with its rhythmic syllables creating a pleasant cadence that's easy to pronounce across different languages and cultures.
Popularity of the Name Deborah
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #499 | ||||
| 1881 | #452 | ||||
| 1882 | #476 | ||||
| 1883 | #484 | ||||
| 1884 | #591 | ||||
| 1885 | #701 | ||||
| 1886 | #740 | ||||
| 1887 | #591 | ||||
| 1888 | #489 | ||||
| 1889 | #763 | ||||
| 1890 | #540 | ||||
| 1891 | #699 | ||||
| 1892 | #734 | ||||
| 1893 | #577 | ||||
| 1894 | #700 | ||||
| 1895 | #900 | ||||
| 1896 | #763 | ||||
| 1897 | #647 | ||||
| 1898 | #724 | ||||
| 1899 | #995 | ||||
| 1900 | #707 | ||||
| 1901 | #703 | ||||
| 1902 | #760 | ||||
| 1903 | #740 | ||||
| 1904 | #728 | ||||
| 1905 | #879 | ||||
| 1906 | #744 | ||||
| 1907 | #823 | ||||
| 1908 | #775 | ||||
| 1909 | #798 | ||||
| 1910 | #740 | ||||
| 1911 | #723 | ||||
| 1912 | #892 | ||||
| 1913 | #811 | ||||
| 1914 | #727 | ||||
| 1915 | #644 | ||||
| 1916 | #718 | ||||
| 1917 | #747 | ||||
| 1918 | #744 | ||||
| 1919 | #834 | ||||
| 1920 | #799 | ||||
| 1921 | #754 | ||||
| 1922 | #868 | ||||
| 1923 | #684 | ||||
| 1924 | #664 | ||||
| 1925 | #821 | ||||
| 1926 | #674 | ||||
| 1927 | #759 | ||||
| 1928 | #618 | ||||
| 1929 | #534 | ||||
| 1930 | #529 | ||||
| 1931 | #524 | ||||
| 1932 | #455 | ||||
| 1933 | #410 | ||||
| 1934 | #383 | ||||
| 1935 | #378 | ||||
| 1936 | #366 | ||||
| 1937 | #358 | ||||
| 1938 | #308 | ||||
| 1939 | #293 | ||||
| 1940 | #291 | ||||
| 1941 | #259 | ||||
| 1942 | #265 | ||||
| 1943 | #242 | ||||
| 1944 | #168 | ||||
| 1945 | #161 | ||||
| 1946 | #119 | ||||
| 1947 | #62 | #255 | |||
| 1948 | #30 | #177 | |||
| 1949 | #15 | #110 | |||
| 1950 | #7 | #119 | |||
| 1951 | #4 | #81 | |||
| 1952 | #4 | #77 | |||
| 1953 | #3 | #53 | |||
| 1954 | #3 | #43 | |||
| 1955 | #2 | #30 | |||
| 1956 | #4 | #28 | |||
| 1957 | #6 | #15 | |||
| 1958 | #7 | #6 | |||
| 1959 | #9 | #4 | |||
| 1960 | #10 | #5 | |||
| 1961 | #10 | #4 | |||
| 1962 | #9 | #5 | |||
| 1963 | #13 | #5 | |||
| 1964 | #12 | #7 | #76 | ||
| 1965 | #13 | #7 | #75 | ||
| 1966 | #14 | #3 | #69 | ||
| 1967 | #22 | #4 | #54 | ||
| 1968 | #27 | #9 | #51 | ||
| 1969 | #27 | #8 | #52 | ||
| 1970 | #33 | #10 | #40 | ||
| 1971 | #33 | #10 | #46 | ||
| 1972 | #43 | #14 | #44 | ||
| 1973 | #56 | #16 | #42 | ||
| 1974 | #68 | #22 | #40 | ||
| 1975 | #86 | #34 | #53 | ||
| 1976 | #96 | #34 | #45 | ||
| 1977 | #109 | #43 | #48 | ||
| 1978 | #118 | #42 | #49 | ||
| 1979 | #132 | #40 | #50 | ||
| 1980 | #146 | #63 | #48 | ||
| 1981 | #148 | #59 | #38 | ||
| 1982 | #160 | #65 | #42 | ||
| 1983 | #171 | #103 | #51 | ||
| 1984 | #187 | #97 | #55 | ||
| 1985 | #192 | #92 | #46 | ||
| 1986 | #202 | #101 | #76 | ||
| 1987 | #222 | #155 | #62 | ||
| 1988 | #250 | #149 | #72 | ||
| 1989 | #251 | #295 | #71 | ||
| 1990 | #262 | #228 | #78 | ||
| 1991 | #272 | #150 | #92 | #332 | |
| 1992 | #303 | #228 | #110 | #412 | |
| 1993 | #328 | #205 | #150 | #425 | |
| 1994 | #355 | #227 | #126 | #425 | |
| 1995 | #398 | #339 | #157 | #467 | |
| 1996 | #410 | #196 | #508 | ||
| 1997 | #411 | #291 | #269 | #247 | #508 |
| 1998 | #465 | #352 | #341 | #207 | #552 |
| 1999 | #496 | #389 | #196 | #455 | |
| 2000 | #494 | #404 | #262 | #585 | |
| 2001 | #543 | #407 | #348 | #219 | #681 |
| 2002 | #559 | #395 | #164 | #646 | |
| 2003 | #632 | #410 | #236 | #830 | |
| 2004 | #640 | #452 | #308 | #687 | |
| 2005 | #653 | #396 | #337 | #234 | #630 |
| 2006 | #672 | #438 | #279 | #600 | |
| 2007 | #777 | #440 | #384 | #600 | |
| 2008 | #808 | #423 | #298 | #936 | |
| 2009 | #817 | #473 | #304 | #755 | |
| 2010 | #774 | #628 | #447 | #937 | |
| 2011 | #811 | #501 | #707 | #740 | |
| 2012 | #793 | #569 | #785 | #962 | |
| 2013 | #815 | #598 | #495 | #720 | |
| 2014 | #752 | #572 | #549 | #652 | |
| 2015 | #804 | #650 | #674 | #712 | |
| 2016 | #823 | #568 | #568 | ||
| 2017 | #773 | #739 | #901 | #816 | |
| 2018 | #781 | #641 | #569 | #608 | |
| 2019 | #900 | #614 | #560 | #579 | |
| 2020 | #904 | #932 | #707 | #565 | |
| 2021 | #910 | #824 | #875 | ||
| 2022 | #911 | #878 | #925 | #613 | |
| 2023 | #968 | #691 | #730 | ||
| 2024 | #854 | #712 | #752 | #678 | |
| 2025 | #864 | #574 | #614 | #672 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Deborah
Names Similar to Deborah
Nicknames for Deborah
- Deb
- Debbie
- Debs
- Deby
- Dee
Famous People Named Deborah
| Deborah Harry | American singer and actress |
| Deborah Kerr | Scottish actress |
| Deborah Meaden | British businesswoman and television personality |
| Deborah Norville | American television journalist |
| Deborah Ann Woll | American actress |
| Deborah Roberts | American journalist and television personality |
| Deborah Harkness | American scholar and novelist |
| Deborah Sampson | American Revolutionary War soldier |
| Deborah Mailman | Australian actress |
| Deborah Cox | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Deborah Falconer | American actress and musician |
| Deborah Raffin | American actress and producer |
| Deborah Tannen | American linguist and author |
| Deborah Gravenstijn | Dutch judoka |
| Deborah Voigt | American opera singer |
| Deborah Hersman | American transportation safety expert |
| Deborah Nadoolman Landis | American costume designer |
| Deborah Lippmann | American celebrity manicurist and entrepreneur |
Characters Named Deborah
| Deborah Morgan | from the TV series "Dexter" |
| Deborah McCallister | from the movie "The Blind Side" |
| Deborah "Debbie" Thornberry | from the TV series "The Wild Thornberrys" |
| Deborah Gail Stone | from the movie "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" |
| Deborah Johnson | from the movie "Selma" |
| Deborah Myers | from the movie "Halloween" |
| Deborah Wheeler | from the TV series "Dallas" |
| Deborah Vance | from the TV series "Hacks" |
| Deborah "Debbie" Gallagher | from the TV series "Shameless" |
| Deborah Kim | from the video game "Dead by Daylight" |
| Deborah "Debbie" Jellinsky | from the movie "Addams Family Values" |
| Deborah "Debbie" Wilkins | from the TV series "Emmerdale" |
| Deborah "Debbie" McGrath | from the TV series "House of Cards" |
| Deborah 'Debbie' Pelt | from the TV series "True Blood" |
| Deborah "Debbie" Thornfield | from the TV series "Spooks" |
| Deborah "Deb" Morgan | from the TV series "Dexter" |
| Deborah "Debbie" Blunden | from the TV series "Endeavour" |
| Deborah Sue Greenhut | from the movie "Real Genius" |
| Deborah "Debbie" Griswold | from the movie "National Lampoon's Vacation" |