Holding steady.
Popularity of Deb since 1953
Babies named Deb per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 771 |
| 1960s | 667 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deb is a diminutive of Deborah, a Hebrew name meaning 'bee.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1953 and reached its peak popularity in 1958. Since then, its usage has remained stable but low. The name Deb is primarily a short form and is rarely given as a standalone name today. It was most popular in the 1950s, reflecting the era's taste for clipped forms of classic names like Deborah.
Deb is a diminutive of Deborah, a Hebrew name derived from the root d-b-r, meaning 'bee'. In the Old Testament, Deborah was a prophetess and judge of Israel. The name was adopted by English speakers in the 17th century, and the short form Deb became common as an independent given name in the 20th century, particularly in the mid-1900s.
Sibling names for Deb
Names that share Deb's style, for a brother or sister.
