Total births
2,973
Girls' name · since 1942
Debbi
Since 1942, U.S. Social Security records show 2,973 babies named Debbi, peaking in 1958. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,973
- total births
- 1942–1993
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
2,973 girls have been named Debbi since 1942, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Debbi recorded 2,973 times among girls since 1942, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1942 to 1993.
- 2,973 total births
- 1942–1993 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,973 girls have been named Debbi since 1942, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1993.
- 2,973
- total births
- 1942–1993
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Debbi was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
297 babies were named Debbi in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Debbi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Debbi's SSA record in two at 1966 and the more recent half accounts for 21% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 79%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1942, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1958 peak of 297, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Debbi at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1942
Debbi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–1993
- Peak year (1958)
- 297
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Debbi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Debbi's strongest decade.
1,344 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Debbi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 92
1940s
92 births
- 1950s
1950s
1,344 births
- 1960s
1960s
1,192 births
- 1970s 277
1970s
277 births
- 1980s 57
1980s
57 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 1,344 births (45% of all-time use).
How Debbi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Debbi's total volume
Debbi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Debbi by state
Where Debbi concentrates geographically, total births since 1942
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 400 | 13.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 200 | 6.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 134 | 4.5% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 132 | 4.4% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 115 | 3.9% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 110 | 3.7% |
| #7 | Texas | | 100 | 3.4% |
| #8 | Washington | | 66 | 2.2% |
California share of Debbi's total US births 13.5%
Even split
400 of 2,973 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 27 reporting states.
Debbi appears in 27 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Debbi? ▼
Since 1942, Social Security records show 2,973 babies named Debbi. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1958, with 297 births.
When was Debbi most popular? ▼
Debbi was most popular in the 1950s decade with 1,344 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Debbi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Debbi are California (400 births), New York (200 births), Illinois (134 births).
How long has the name Debbi been used? ▼
Debbi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1942, spanning 52 years of data through 1993.
What names are similar to Debbi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Deborah, Debra, Debbie, Debora, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Debbi's data
- Debbi's decade-level peak was the 1950s (1,344 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Debbis (400 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Debbi
Nearby Names Like Debbi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Debbi
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Debby Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1942–1993 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Debbi: Baby Name Since 1942 - 2,973 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/debbi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Debbi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.