Debby Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Debby means 'bee' or 'one who speaks kind words'.
Meaning of the Name Debby
Debby is a variant of the name Deborah, which originated from the Hebrew name 'Devorah'. It means 'bee' or 'one who speaks kind words'. The name has biblical origins and is associated with a prophetess in the Old Testament. Debby is a diminutive form of Deborah.
Popularity of the Name Debby
The popularity for the name Debby peaked in popularity in the year 1959 with 890 births, which ranked number 576 out of 10,600 unique names for that year. Debby had the most female births in 1959 with 890, which ranked number 309 out of 7,195 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Debby has declined sharply over the last ten years from 13 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Debby has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 13 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Debby
- 20 Year Trend of Debby: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Debby: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Debby: -100.00%
Popularity of Debby by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Debby. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Debby in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Debby is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Debby
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