Holding steady.
Popularity of Debraann since 1953
Babies named Debraann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 73 |
| 1960s | 95 |
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Debraann is a mid-20th-century American invention, born of a naming fashion that paired existing names to create new, feminine-sounding compounds. First recorded in 1953, it reached its peak popularity in 1959, during the height of the Debra and Ann name trend. After a low but stable period, usage tapered off sharply; the 2025 data records zero new births. The name never cracked the top 1,000 in the Social Security Administration's annual list, making it a rare choice. Its sound is distinctly of its era, evoking the optimism and style of post-war suburbia. No particular state or region favored it over others.
Debraann is a modern invented name, formed by blending the established name Debra (a variant of Deborah, from the Hebrew name Devorah meaning 'bee') with the common suffix -ann (from Ann, derived from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'favor' or 'grace'). This compound suffix was a popular naming pattern in mid-20th-century America, particularly in the 1950s. The name saw its highest recorded usage in 1959, reflecting the trend of creating unique feminine names by combining family or traditional elements.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deb, Debbie, Ann, Annie
Variants: Debra Ann, Debraanne, Debra-Anne
Sibling names for Debraann
Names that share Debraann's style, for a brother or sister.
