Debbie
Girl name · 2,585 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Debbie: 2,585 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 215 births in 1981.
Debbie began life as a cheerful, affectionate short form of Deborah, a name that reaches back to the Hebrew *D’vorah*, meaning "bee." In the Old Testament, Deborah was a prophetess and judge, lending the name a quiet strength that its diminutive softens. The 20th century brought Debbie into the spotlight through bright stars: Debbie Reynolds, America’s sweetheart in *Singin’ in the Rain*, and Debbie Harry, the cool, punk-edged lead singer of Blondie. There are no major places named after Debbie herself, though the root *D’vorah* echoes in places like Dvora, a small village in Israel. In Scotland, Debbie enjoyed a heyday in the 1960s and 70s, but has since become far less common—a sweet, vintage choice for parents looking for a name with a sunny, nostalgic feel and a surprising depth of character.
Girl 29 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1981215 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #8023 babies
- Total births
- 2,585since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 82%vs prior 5y