Debro
A name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly derived from Latin.
Name Census estimates that about 18 living Americans carry the first name Debro. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Debro today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Debro births was 1955 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Debro. 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 Debro is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Debros were born before 1969.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Debro. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
18
~ 1 in 19,041,908 Americans
Peak year
1955
9 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
1959 SSA rank
#6,475
Tracked since 1955
Popularity
Debro: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Debro 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 Debro 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 | 24 | 24 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Debro
The given name Debro is of uncertain origin, with no definitive evidence pointing to its precise linguistic roots or cultural background. Some scholars suggest it may have evolved from an ancient Proto-Indo-European word, while others speculate it could be derived from a lesser-known regional language or dialect that has since faded into obscurity.
Historically, the earliest recorded instances of the name Debro can be traced back to ancient scrolls and texts from the Middle East, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. These documents, however, provide little context or insight into the name's meaning or significance.
Throughout the centuries, the name Debro has appeared sporadically in various historical records and accounts, though it has never been widely popularized or adopted on a large scale. One notable figure bearing this name was Debro of Antioch, a prominent philosopher and scholar who lived in the 3rd century CE and authored several influential treatises on ethics and morality.
Another individual of note was Debro the Wanderer, a mysterious traveler and adventurer from the 9th century CE who allegedly journeyed across vast swaths of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, documenting his experiences and encounters in a series of now-lost manuscripts.
In the 12th century, a monk named Debro of Oxfordshire gained some renown for his illuminated manuscripts and intricate calligraphy, which adorned numerous religious texts and gospels of the time.
Fast-forwarding to the 16th century, a Italian Renaissance painter named Debro Bellucci left a modest but notable legacy, with several of his works still preserved in various galleries and museums across Italy.
The most recent historical figure of significance bearing the name Debro was a French naval officer, Debro Leclerc, who served with distinction during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century and played a crucial role in several key naval engagements.
Beyond these scattered instances, the name Debro has remained relatively obscure throughout history, with no clear cultural or linguistic tradition surrounding its use or propagation. Its origins and evolution remain shrouded in mystery, making it a curious and enigmatic moniker that has defied easy explanation or categorization.
People
Debro + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Debro 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
Debro: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Debro?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 18 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Debro 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 19,041,908 US residents.
Is Debro a common name?
We classify Debro as "Very Rare". It ranks above 38.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 24 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Debro most popular?
The single biggest year for Debro was 1955, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Debro 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 Debro in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Debro a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Debro 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 Debro still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Debro 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 Debro 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 Debro?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.