Debbie
Debbie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɛbi/
Meaning and origin of Debbie
- A diminutive of the female given name Deborah.
Etymology
From Deborah + -ie.
How popular is Debbie?
Since 1880, 187,853 girls and 434 boys in the U.S. have been named Debbie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #20 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #1119 in 1959. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Debbie
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Sibling name ideas for Debbie
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Debbie FAQ
What does the name Debbie mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Deborah. From Deborah + -ie.
How popular is the name Debbie?
Since 1880, 187,853 girls and 434 boys in the U.S. have been named Debbie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #20 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #1119 in 1959. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Debbie a boy or girl name?
Debbie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 187,853 girls and 434 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.