Debra
Peaked at #2 nationally in 1956, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1914, Debra has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Debra — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2
in 1956
Current rank
#3581
in 2024
Years tracked
110
1914–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1914, Debra reached its peak popularity for girls in 1956, ranking #2 nationally with 48,324 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3087 (2014) to #3581 (2024) — a 14% drop.
As of 2024, Debra ranks #3581 nationally for girls, with 43 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,581 | 43 |
| 2023 | #4,584 | 30 |
| 2022 | #3,839 | 39 |
| 2021 | #3,562 | 43 |
| 2020 | #3,455 | 44 |
| 2019 | #3,011 | 54 |
| 2018 | #3,218 | 50 |
| 2017 | #3,448 | 45 |
Debra — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#764
in 1954
Last ranked
#6536
in 1984
Years tracked
34
1949–1984
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1949, Debra reached its peak popularity for boys in 1954, ranking #764 nationally with 87 babies given the name that year.
Debra hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1984, when it stood at #6536.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | #6,536 | 5 |
| 1983 | #4,214 | 9 |
| 1982 | #4,311 | 9 |
| 1981 | #4,620 | 8 |
| 1979 | #6,268 | 5 |
| 1977 | #4,704 | 7 |
| 1976 | #5,073 | 6 |
| 1975 | #3,716 | 9 |
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 Debra most popular?
Debra was most popular in 1956, when it ranked #2 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Debra 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 Debra?
At least 551,809 babies have been recorded with the name Debra in the US since 1914, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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