Deborah
Deborah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɛb(ə)ɹə/
Meaning and origin of Deborah
- A female given name from Hebrew, popular from the 1940s to the 1970s, first in the USA, then in the UK.
Etymology
From Hebrew דְּבוֹרָה (dvorá), meaning bee.
How popular is Deborah?
Since 1880, 742,820 girls and 1,658 boys in the U.S. have been named Deborah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2 in 1955. Its highest rank for boys was #726 in 1952. In 2025 it ranked #864 for girls, with 313 babies given the name.
Names similar to Deborah
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Sibling name ideas for Deborah
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Deborah FAQ
What does the name Deborah mean?
A female given name from Hebrew, popular from the 1940s to the 1970s, first in the USA, then in the UK. From Hebrew דְּבוֹרָה (dvorá), meaning bee.
What is the origin of the name Deborah?
Deborah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Deborah?
Since 1880, 742,820 girls and 1,658 boys in the U.S. have been named Deborah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2 in 1955. Its highest rank for boys was #726 in 1952. In 2025 it ranked #864 for girls, with 313 babies given the name.
Is Deborah a boy or girl name?
Deborah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 742,820 girls and 1,658 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.