Debbie
Peaked at #20 nationally in 1959, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Debbie has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Debbie — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#20
in 1959
Current rank
#4570
in 2024
Years tracked
135
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Debbie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1959, ranking #20 nationally with 19,542 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3861 (2014) to #4570 (2024) — a 16% drop.
As of 2024, Debbie ranks #4570 nationally for girls, with 30 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,570 | 30 |
| 2023 | #4,669 | 29 |
| 2022 | #5,682 | 22 |
| 2021 | #4,535 | 30 |
| 2020 | #6,133 | 19 |
| 2019 | #5,477 | 23 |
| 2018 | #5,833 | 21 |
| 2017 | #5,406 | 24 |
Debbie — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1119
in 1959
Last ranked
#5509
in 1979
Years tracked
25
1952–1979
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1952, Debbie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1959, ranking #1119 nationally with 48 babies given the name that year.
Debbie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1979, when it stood at #5509.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | #5,509 | 6 |
| 1975 | #5,662 | 5 |
| 1974 | #3,911 | 8 |
| 1973 | #3,785 | 8 |
| 1972 | #3,703 | 8 |
| 1971 | #2,711 | 13 |
| 1970 | #3,589 | 8 |
| 1969 | #2,734 | 11 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Debbie most popular?
Debbie was most popular in 1959, when it ranked #20 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Debbie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Debbie?
At least 188,263 babies have been recorded with the name Debbie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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