Total births
3,652
Girls' name · since 1944
Debbra
Since 1944, U.S. Social Security records show 3,652 babies named Debbra, peaking in 1955. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 3,652
- total births
- 1944–2014
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Debbra sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 3,652 recorded since 1944.
Social Security Administration records show Debbra recorded 3,652 times among girls since 1944, 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 1944 to 2014.
- 3,652 total births
- 1944–2014 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
3,652 girls have been named Debbra since 1944, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2014.
- 3,652
- total births
- 1944–2014
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Debbra was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
260 babies were named Debbra in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
Debbra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Debbra's SSA record in two at 1968 and the more recent half accounts for 15% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 85%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1944, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1955 peak of 260, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Debbra at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1955
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1944
Debbra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–2014
- Peak year (1955)
- 260
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Debbra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Debbra's strongest decade.
1,969 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Debbra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 139
1940s
139 births
- 1950s
1950s
1,969 births
- 1960s
1960s
1,122 births
- 1970s 305
1970s
305 births
- 1980s 94
1980s
94 births
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 1,969 births (54% of all-time use).
How Debbra 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 Debbra's total volume
Debbra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Debbra by state
Where Debbra concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 387 | 10.6% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 213 | 5.8% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 200 | 5.5% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 187 | 5.1% |
| #5 | Texas | | 119 | 3.3% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 105 | 2.9% |
| #7 | New York | | 102 | 2.8% |
| #8 | Minnesota | | 101 | 2.8% |
California share of Debbra's total US births 10.6%
Even split
387 of 3,652 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 30 reporting states.
Debbra appears in 30 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Debbra? ▼
Since 1944, Social Security records show 3,652 babies named Debbra. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 1955, with 260 births.
When was Debbra most popular? ▼
Debbra was most popular in the 1950s decade with 1,969 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
Where is Debbra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Debbra are California (387 births), Illinois (213 births), Michigan (200 births).
How long has the name Debbra been used? ▼
Records for Debbra go back to 1944, giving 71 years of history through 2014.
What names are similar to Debbra? ▼
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 Debbra's data
- Debbra's decade-level peak was the 1950s (1,969 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Debbras (387 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 Debbra
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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, 1944–2014 (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. "Debbra: Baby Name Since 1944 - 3,652 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/debbra. 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 Debbra 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.