Deb
Every Deb since 1953 — 1,450 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deb
Deb is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1953, 1,450 American babies have been named Deb. Its peak came in 1958, when 236 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Deb stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deb year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 1965 | 36 | #1,920 |
| 1960 | 201 | #718 |
| 1955 | 32 | #1,890 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Deb
- Deb Fischer Politician · b. 1951
- Deb Haaland Politician · b. 1960
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deb in 2025?
Deb did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Deb?
1,450 babies have been named Deb in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deb most popular?
Deb peaked in 1958, when 236 newborns received the name.
Is Deb a boy or girl name?
Deb is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deb rising or falling?
Deb has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Deb?
Well-known people named Deb include Deb Fischer (politician), Deb Haaland (politician).