Debbie
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Bee; From The Fawn
Background: The name Debbie is often considered a diminutive of Deborah, which comes from the Hebrew word 'd'vorah,' meaning 'bee.' The name Deborah has also been associated with the Greek word 'debora,' which similarly contributes to its meaning. As a diminutive, Debbie gained popularity in English-speaking countries as an affectionate form of the name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#207
Total births
188,263
Most popular decade
1950s
(246,891 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-697 ranks)
Years in Top 100
14
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1952
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,373
- Peak year
- 1959
- Peak year births
- 48
- Peak rank
- #1,117
- Most recent year
- 1979
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #5,355
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #738
- Peak year
- 1959
- Peak year births
- 19,542
- Peak rank
- #20
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 30
- Recent rank
- #4,545
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).