Holding steady.
Popularity of Debbrah since 1950
Babies named Debbrah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 82 |
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Debbrah, a creative spelling of Deborah, was first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1950. The name reached its peak popularity in 1954 and has since declined sharply, remaining stable at very low usage into 2025. Although it never captured a wide audience, its peak year in the mid-1950s aligns with the height of the original Deborah's popularity. While no top states are associated with Debbrah, it exemplifies the mid-century trend of respelling classic names, offering a distinct alternative to the traditional Deborah.
Debbrah is a modern English spelling variant of Deborah, derived from the Hebrew name דְּבוֹרָה (Devorah), meaning 'bee'. In the Old Testament, Deborah was a prophetess and judge of Israel. The name Deborah rose to popularity in English-speaking countries in the 1950s, and this variant spelling emerged as part of a trend toward creative spellings in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deb, Debbie, Debby
Sibling names for Debbrah
Names that share Debbrah's style, for a brother or sister.
