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Debbi

Girl name · 13 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Debbi: 13 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 1986.

A variant of Debbie and ultimately a diminutive of Deborah, Debbi shares the Hebrew root Dvorah, meaning “bee,” a symbol of industriousness and sweetness in ancient texts. One of the most famous bearers is Debbi Fields, the American entrepreneur who founded Mrs. Fields Cookies, turning her small bakery into a global brand. The name also appears in entertainment through Debbi Morgan, the Emmy-winning actress known for her long-running role on the soap opera All My Children. Unlike places directly named for a Debbi, the root Deborah appears in biblical geography, such as the “Oak of Deborah” in Genesis. While often a nickname, Debbi stands independently as a cheerful, approachable spelling that peaked in popularity during the mid-20th century.

Girl 3 of 52 years

Peak year
19866 babies
Latest (1991)
#5424 babies
Total births
13since 1986
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1986 · 6
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).