Holding steady.
Popularity of Debe since 1950
Babies named Debe per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 91 |
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Debe is a rare name that saw its highest usage in the 1950s, peaking in 1957 before fading from common use. It is first recorded in 1950 in U.S. data, and its trajectory has been stable at very low levels ever since. The name's one-in-N ratio is not available because it has not been common enough to calculate, and it does not appear in any top state lists. Despite its obscurity, Debe fits a pattern of mid-century diminutives like Debra and Bonnie. Its etymology is uncertain, but it may be linked to the Hebrew name Deborah. Parents considering Debe today should be aware that it is an uncommon choice with little modern familiarity.
Debe likely originated as a variant or diminutive of Deborah, a Hebrew name meaning 'bee' found in the Old Testament, but its precise derivation is uncertain. It may also be an independent coinage. The name saw modest usage in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s, but has since become very rare.
Sibling names for Debe
Names that share Debe's style, for a brother or sister.
