Debhora
A Hebrew feminine name meaning "bee" or "industrious".
Name Census estimates that about 47 living Americans carry the first name Debhora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Debhora today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Debhora births was 1954 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Debhora. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Debhora is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Debhoras were born before 1967.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Debhora. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
47
~ 1 in 7,292,645 Americans
Peak year
1954
15 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1962 SSA rank
#4,606
Tracked since 1952
Popularity
Debhora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Debhora from the 1950s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 56 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Debhora by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Debhora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Debhoras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Debhora
The name Debhora has its roots in the Hebrew language and culture, originating from the biblical name Deborah. It is derived from the Hebrew word "devorah," which means "bee." The name was popularized in ancient times by the biblical figure Deborah, who was a prophet and judge of ancient Israel, as mentioned in the Book of Judges in the Old Testament.
Deborah was a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible, renowned for her wisdom, leadership, and courage. She is celebrated for leading the Israelites to victory against the Canaanite army, alongside the military commander Barak. The biblical account portrays Deborah as a powerful and influential woman, whose authority was respected by the people of Israel.
The earliest recorded use of the name Debhora can be traced back to ancient Hebrew texts and biblical records, dating back to around the 12th century BCE. It was a popular name among Jewish communities throughout history, and its usage spread to other cultures and regions over time.
One notable historical figure with the name Debhora was Deborah Moody (c. 1586-1658), an English settler in colonial America. She was a prominent advocate for religious freedom and founded the town of Gravesend, New York, which became a haven for religious dissenters.
Another prominent figure was Deborah Sampson (1760-1827), an American woman who disguised herself as a man to serve in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. She was later recognized as the first woman to earn a military pension for her service.
In the realm of literature, Deborah Kerr (1921-2007) was a renowned Scottish actress known for her roles in classic films like "The King and I" and "From Here to Eternity." She received numerous accolades throughout her career, including six Academy Award nominations.
One of the most influential figures with the name Debhora was Deborah Harkness (born 1965), an American scholar and novelist. She is best known for her bestselling "All Souls" trilogy, which combines elements of history, mythology, and supernatural fiction.
Deborah Tannen (born 1945) is an American academic and renowned linguist, known for her groundbreaking work on gender differences in communication. Her books, such as "You Just Don't Understand" and "That's Not What I Meant," have had a significant impact on our understanding of language and interpersonal relationships.
People
Debhora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Debhora as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Debhora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Debhora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 47 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Debhora going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 7,292,645 US residents.
Is Debhora a common name?
We classify Debhora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 53.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 65 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Debhora most popular?
The single biggest year for Debhora was 1954, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Debhora is about 69 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Debhora in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Debhora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Debhora in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Debhora still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Debhora in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Debhora can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Debhora?
You can see how many people have the name Debhora on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.