Debbie Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDEB-ee / /ˈdɛbi/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'bee'; English: diminutive of Deborah
Historical & Cultural Background
Debbie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Deborah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'bee'. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. It is primarily used as a feminine name, though it can be adapted for boys in modern contexts. The name reflects a trend of using diminutive forms as standalone names.
Trend Summary
Debbie has seen a decline in popularity as a given name in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Deb
- Debs
International Variants
- Debora (Italian)
- Débora (Spanish)
- Dewi (Indonesian)
Famous people named Debbie
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Fictional characters named Debbie
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Debbie was first seen in the United States in 1952. Debbie has ranked as high as #1085 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Debbie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Debbie (1959)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1955 | 23 |
| 1956 | 20 |
| 1957 | 38 |
| 1958 | 41 |
| 1959 | 48 |
| 1960 | 31 |
| 1961 | 26 |
| 1962 | 28 |
| 1963 | 24 |
| 1964 | 20 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |