Deborah

Deborah is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “bee.” In 2024 it was given to 316 girls in the United States.

Deborah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
“bee”
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛb(ə)ɹə/

About the name Deborah

Deborah belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “bee” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Deborah first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2 in 1955, and in 2024 316 babies received the name — 742,504 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Deborah in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#2 in 1955
Peak year
1954
Babies named Deborah in 2024
316
Total since 1880
742,504

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Deborah mean?

Deborah means “bee” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Deborah a boy or girl name?

Deborah is a girl name. In 2024, 316 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Deborah?

Deborah comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition.

How popular is the name Deborah?

Deborah first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #2 in 1955, and 316 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Deborah?

Deborah is pronounced /ˈdɛb(ə)ɹə/ (IPA).

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