Holding steady.
Popularity of Debrah since 1934
Babies named Debrah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 240 |
| 1950s | 2,373 |
| 1960s | 1,122 |
| 1970s | 312 |
| 1980s | 160 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Debrah represents a mid-20th century respelling of the once-ubiquitous Debra. Its peak year of 1954 placed it at rank 354, a modest showing compared to the standard spelling Debra, which ranked in the top 20 nationally during the 1950s. The trajectory has remained stable after a sharp decline, appearing only sporadically on birth certificates since the 1970s. Debrah was first recorded in 1934, roughly 30 years after Debra entered the U.S. naming pool, suggesting it was a deliberate spelling innovation. While no top states were associated with Debrah, names like Linda and David would have been common siblings in households choosing this variant.
Debrah is a variant spelling of Debra, which is an anglicized form of the Hebrew name Deborah (דְּבוֹרָה), meaning 'bee'. Deborah appears in the Old Testament as a prophetess and judge, contributing to the name's popularity among Puritans in the 17th century. The simplified spelling Debra became common in the 20th century, and Debrah is a further respelling that saw modest use mid-century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deb, Debbie, Debby
Sibling names for Debrah
Names that share Debrah's style, for a brother or sister.
