Deborah
boy nameDeborah entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #726 in 1952, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1939–2025
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rank today
#726
peak (1952)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3113 |
| 1940s | #2372 |
| 1950s | #833 |
| 1960s | #1104 |
| 1970s | #2235 |
| 1980s | #5103 |
| 1990s | #8117 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Deborah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Deborah alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Deborah most popular?
- Deborah peaked in 1952, reaching #726 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Deborah with classmates?
- Deborah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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