Debria
An English feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the French word "débris" meaning "fragmented pieces".
Name Census estimates that about 232 living Americans carry the first name Debria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Debria today is around 59 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Debria births was 1956 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Debria. 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.
People living today
232
~ 1 in 1,477,389 Americans
Peak year
1956
23 babies that year
Average age
59
years old
2002 SSA rank
#12,544
Tracked since 1949
Popularity
Debria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Debria from the 1940s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 154 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
Debria 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 Debria 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 Debria
The name Debria is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek culture, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "debros," meaning "strong" or "powerful." The name was originally given to children born into families of warriors or those with a strong military heritage.
In ancient Greek mythology, Debria was the name of a minor goddess associated with strength and courage. She was often depicted alongside the more prominent gods of war, such as Ares and Athena. While not widely worshipped, her presence in mythological texts suggests the name held significance in ancient Greek society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Debria can be found in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a Spartan warrior by that name who fought bravely in the Peloponnesian War against Athens around 430 BC. However, details about this individual's life are scarce.
Throughout the centuries, the name Debria has been borne by several notable figures. In the 3rd century AD, a Roman woman named Debria Marcella was renowned for her skills as a philosopher and orator. She was highly educated and respected in her time, although few written records of her work have survived.
During the Byzantine era, a powerful empress named Debria Theodora ruled over the Eastern Roman Empire from 1042 to 1056. She was known for her political acumen and her efforts to maintain the empire's stability during a turbulent period.
In more recent times, Debria Pelt was a Dutch painter who lived in the 17th century and gained recognition for her vivid landscape paintings. Her works are still exhibited in various museums across Europe.
Another notable figure was Debria Montague, a British actress and playwright active in the early 19th century. She wrote several popular plays and was praised for her performances on the London stage.
While the name Debria is not as common today as it once was, it still carries a sense of strength and power rooted in its ancient Greek origins. Its meaning and historical significance have endured over centuries, making it a unique and intriguing choice for a given name.
People
Debria + last name combinations
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Debria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Debria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 232 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Debria 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 1,477,389 US residents.
Is Debria a common name?
We classify Debria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 297 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Debria most popular?
The single biggest year for Debria was 1956, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Debria is about 59 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Debria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Debria 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.
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.