Debra
Debra: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɛbɹə/
Meaning and origin of Debra
- A female given name from Hebrew popular in the 1950s and the 1960s.
Etymology
A spelling variant of Deborah first used in the 20th century.
How popular is Debra?
Since 1880, 550,695 girls and 1,146 boys in the U.S. have been named Debra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2 in 1956. Its highest rank for boys was #764 in 1954. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Debra
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Debra
Sister and brother names that share Debra's Hebrew roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Debra FAQ
What does the name Debra mean?
A female given name from Hebrew popular in the 1950s and the 1960s. A spelling variant of Deborah first used in the 20th century.
What is the origin of the name Debra?
Debra is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Debra?
Since 1880, 550,695 girls and 1,146 boys in the U.S. have been named Debra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2 in 1956. Its highest rank for boys was #764 in 1954. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Debra a boy or girl name?
Debra is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 550,695 girls and 1,146 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.