Debra
d(e)-bra,
deb-ra
US Popularity:7953
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Bee
A feminine name of Hebrew origin, Debra means “bee” and is the short form of Deborah. This Biblical title can be found in the Old Testament Book of Judges. Deborah was a heroine and prophetess and the only female judge mentioned in the Bible. The shortened-down version, Debra, revived this name in the 1950s before slipping out of the charts after the ‘70s. However, Debra is making a much-celebrated comeback! With its origin stemming from a powerful female figure and its adorable relation to the persevering bee, Baby Debra will fashion this trendy name with dignity.
How Popular Is The Name Debra?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Debra is currently #1897 on The Bump
Girl:Debra is currently #1317 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Debra is currently #7953 in U.S. births
Girl:Debra is currently #4569 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#4569
in 2023
- 732
from 2022
Sources
WordSense, Debra
WordSense, Deborah
Online Etymology Dictionary, Deborah, October 2017
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Deborah
Britannica, Deborah, biblical figure, December 2023
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