Holding steady.
Popularity of Deberah since 1945
Babies named Deberah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 63 |
| 1950s | 235 |
| 1960s | 83 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deberah is a spelling variant of the classic name Deborah, with roots in the Hebrew Bible. Recorded births for Deberah appear from 1945 onward, with its peak popularity in 1953. Though the name has never been among the top 1000 nationally, it reflects a mid-century trend toward phonetic spellings. Deberah's trajectory shows stable but low usage, dropping off in recent decades. The name remains a distinctive alternative to the more common Deborah, particularly for families seeking a traditional name with a unique spelling.
Deberah is a spelling variant of Deborah, derived from the Hebrew name Devorah, meaning 'bee'. Deborah appears in the Hebrew Bible as a prophetess and judge, which led to widespread use among Jewish and later Christian communities. The spelling Deberah emerged in the mid-20th century as a phonetic adaptation, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deb, Debbie, Debby
Sibling names for Deberah
Names that share Deberah's style, for a brother or sister.
