Deborah
girl name#862 in 2025Deborah entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #2 in 1955, ranks #862 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#862
rank today
#2
peak (1955)
313
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #573 |
| 1890s | #722 |
| 1900s | #761 |
| 1910s | #757 |
| 1920s | #716 |
| 1930s | #400 |
| 1940s | #161 |
| 1950s | #5 |
| 1960s | #16 |
| 1970s | #77 |
| 1980s | #193 |
| 1990s | #370 |
| 2000s | #659 |
| 2010s | #802 |
| 2020s | #901 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Deborah has been most popular in TX, FL, CA.
Living bearers
About 624,000 people named Deborah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Deborah alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Deborah in 2025?
- Deborah ranks #862 among US girl names in 2025, with 313 babies given the name.
- When was the name Deborah most popular?
- Deborah peaked in 1955, reaching #2 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Deborah with classmates?
- Deborah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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