Debi
Girl name · 13 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Debi: 13 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1986.
Debi emerged as a diminutive of Deborah, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Devorah, meaning 'bee'. In the ancient world, the bee symbolised industriousness and sweetness, giving the name a quietly charming edge. The most famous bearer is, without question, the actress Debi Mazar, known for her roles in Goodfellas and Entourage, whose Brooklyn accent and sharp style made her a screen favourite. The name also shares its root with the biblical judge Deborah, though the spelling Debi is a mid-20th-century Scottish and American simplification that peaked in the 1960s. While no major places carry this exact spelling, the root Devorah appears in various place names across Israel. Its cheerful, no-nonsense feel makes it a fresh alternative to the fuller Deborah.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19864 babies
- Latest (1990)
- #6153 babies
- Total births
- 13since 1985
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y