Deboria
A feminine name derived from Deborrah, the Hebrew name meaning "bee".
Name Census estimates that about 38 living Americans carry the first name Deboria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Deboria today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deboria births was 1955 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deboria. 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 Deboria is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Deborias were born before 1967.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Deboria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
38
~ 1 in 9,019,851 Americans
Peak year
1955
11 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1961 SSA rank
#6,776
Tracked since 1951
Popularity
Deboria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deboria 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 41 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
Deboria 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 Deboria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Deboria
The given name Deboria is a unique and fascinating one, with roots that stretch back centuries. Its origins can be traced to the ancient Germanic tribes of Europe, where it was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "dēburi," meaning "dweller of the valley."
In its earliest forms, the name was spelled as "Dēburja" or "Dēburik," and it was predominantly used by the Goths, Vandals, and other Germanic peoples who inhabited the regions of modern-day Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic. As these tribes migrated and interacted with other cultures, the name evolved and took on various spellings and pronunciations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deboria can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript written in Gothic script, which contains portions of the Bible translated into the Gothic language. In this text, the name appears as "Dēburja," referring to a woman of noble birth.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Deboria remained relatively obscure, but it resurfaced during the Renaissance period. One notable figure from this era was Deboria von Hessen (1510-1567), a German noblewoman and patron of the arts, who played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of the time.
In the 17th century, Deboria Goltz (1623-1692) was a renowned German botanist and naturalist, renowned for her contributions to the study of plant life. Her work helped pave the way for future advancements in the field of botany.
The 18th century saw the rise of Deboria Austen (1775-1817), an English author and sister of the renowned novelist Jane Austen. While not as famous as her sibling, Deboria's literary works provided valuable insights into the social and cultural milieu of her time.
In the 19th century, Deboria Nightingale (1820-1910) was a British social reformer and pioneer in the field of nursing. Her efforts to improve healthcare conditions and professionalize nursing had a lasting impact on the medical field.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Deboria throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human culture and achievement.
People
Deboria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deboria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Deboria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deboria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 38 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deboria 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 9,019,851 US residents.
Is Deboria a common name?
We classify Deboria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 52 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deboria most popular?
The single biggest year for Deboria was 1955, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deboria 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 Deboria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deboria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deboria 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 Deboria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deboria 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 Deboria 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 are called Deboria?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.