Debby
girl nameDebby entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #309 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
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rank today
#309
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4325 |
| 1930s | #3066 |
| 1940s | #1474 |
| 1950s | #458 |
| 1960s | #634 |
| 1970s | #1877 |
| 1980s | #4198 |
| 1990s | #7264 |
| 2000s | #13177 |
| 2010s | #13316 |
Living bearers
About 8,200 people named Debby are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Debby alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Debby in 2025?
- Debby is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Debby most popular?
- Debby peaked in 1959, reaching #309 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Debby with classmates?
- Debby will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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