Debra
Girl name · 408 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Debra: 408 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 32 births in 1974.
Of Hebrew origin, Debra is a shortened form of Deborah, meaning "bee" – a symbol of industriousness and community in ancient times. Two notable bearers stand out: the Old Testament prophetess Deborah, a leader and judge of Israel, and actress Debra Winger, known for her roles in *An Officer and a Gentleman* and *Terms of Endearment*. The name also appears in a geographical twist via the biblical Mount Tabor – a site shareing the same root meaning of "height" in Hebrew. Interestingly, Debra was particularly popular in Scotland during the 1960s and 1970s, though it never reached the heights of its longer form, Deborah, which has deep roots in Scottish naming traditions through church and family connections.
Girl 22 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 197432 babies
- Latest (1995)
- #4935 babies
- Total births
- 408since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 33%vs prior 5y