Debbra
Every Debbra since 1944 — 3,652 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Debbra
Debbra 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 1944, 3,652 American babies have been named Debbra. Its peak came in 1955, when 260 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 Debbra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Debbra 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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| 2014 | 6 | #15,056 |
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| 1980 | 15 | #4,783 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,652 |
| 1970 | 69 | #1,465 |
| 1965 | 118 | #940 |
| 1960 | 170 | #785 |
| 1955 | 260 | #566 |
| 1950 | 89 | #949 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,956 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Debbra in 2025?
Debbra 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 Debbra?
3,652 babies have been named Debbra in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Debbra most popular?
Debbra peaked in 1955, when 260 newborns received the name.
Is Debbra a boy or girl name?
Debbra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Debbra rising or falling?
Debbra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.