Debra

Debra is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 43 girls in the United States.

Debra at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛbɹə/

About the name Debra

Debra belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Debra first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2 in 1956, and in 2024 43 babies received the name — 550,662 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Debra in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#2 in 1956
Peak year
1955
Babies named Debra in 2024
43
Total since 1880
550,662

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Debra mean?

The meaning of Debra is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Debra a boy or girl name?

Debra is a girl name. In 2024, 43 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Debra?

Debra comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Debra?

Debra first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #2 in 1956, and 43 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Debra?

Debra is pronounced /ˈdɛbɹə/ (IPA).

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