Debi Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDEH-bee / /ˈdɛ.bi/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'bee'; English: diminutive of Deborah
Historical & Cultural Background
Debi is often considered a diminutive form of the name Deborah, which has Hebrew origins. Deborah is a biblical name, associated with a prophetess and judge in the Old Testament. The name Debi gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a standalone name in the mid-20th century. It reflects a trend of using shorter, more informal versions of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Debi saw a peak in popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Debbie
- Debby
International Variants
- Debora (Italian)
- Débora (Spanish)
- Déborah (French)
Famous people named Debi
Debi Mazar is an American actress known for her roles in films and television, including 'Entourage'.
Debi Thomas is a former American figure skater and orthopedic surgeon, notable for winning a medal at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Fictional characters named Debi
Debi is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', known for her inquisitive nature.
Debi is a character in the video game series 'Danganronpa', known for her unique personality traits.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Debi was first seen in the United States in 1946. Debi has ranked as high as #686 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, New York, Michigan, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Debi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Debi (1979)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 18 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 34 |
| 1952 | 37 |
| 1953 | 59 |
| 1954 | 79 |
| 1955 | 127 |
| 1956 | 193 |
| 1957 | 380 |
| 1958 | 504 |
| 1959 | 429 |
| 1960 | 357 |
| 1961 | 251 |
| 1962 | 232 |
| 1963 | 172 |
| 1964 | 145 |
| 1965 | 92 |
| 1966 | 65 |
| 1967 | 62 |
| 1968 | 54 |
| 1969 | 62 |
| 1970 | 50 |
| 1971 | 44 |
| 1972 | 34 |
| 1973 | 33 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |