Debhra
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee" or "word".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Debhra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Debhra today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Debhra births was 1955 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Debhra. 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 Debhra is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Debhras were born before 1969.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Debhra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1955
9 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
1959 SSA rank
#5,712
Tracked since 1955
Popularity
Debhra: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Debhra 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 Debhra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 20 | 20 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Debhra
The name Debhra is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Devorah, which means "bee" in Hebrew. The name has its origins in ancient Israel, where it was used as a feminine name during the biblical period.
Deborah was the name of a famous prophetess and judge in the Old Testament book of Judges. She is celebrated for her role in leading the Israelites to victory over the Canaanites in the 12th century BCE. The biblical account portrays Deborah as a wise and courageous leader who played a pivotal role in the deliverance of her people.
The earliest recorded use of the name Debhra dates back to the 16th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Debhra Arundell, an English noblewoman who lived in the late 16th century. Another notable figure was Debhra Goddard, an American educator and activist who lived during the 18th century and was a pioneer in the field of deaf education.
In the 19th century, the name gained popularity among English-speaking communities. Debhra Howe, an American writer and social reformer, was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement in the late 19th century. Debhra Moody, a British novelist and playwright, also lived during this time and was known for her works exploring social issues.
In the 20th century, Debhra Kerr was a renowned British actress who received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award nomination for her performance in the film "The King and I" in 1956. Debhra Winger, an American actress and producer, gained recognition for her roles in films such as "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Terms of Endearment," for which she received an Academy Award nomination in 1983.
Despite its Hebrew origins, the name Debhra has been adopted and used across various cultures and languages over the centuries, attesting to its enduring appeal and the diverse influences that have shaped its evolution.
People
Debhra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Debhra 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
Debhra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Debhra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Debhra 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Debhra a common name?
We classify Debhra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 20 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Debhra most popular?
The single biggest year for Debhra was 1955, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Debhra is about 67 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 Debhra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Debhra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Debhra 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 Debhra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Debhra 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 Debhra 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 common is the name Debhra?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.