How Many People Are Named Debby?
Complete statistics for the name Debby: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Debby, a very rare female name, is held by just 8,143 people in the US, making up 1 in 40,527 Americans. The majority, 84%, are over 60, reflecting its strong association with an older generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 66All 9,697 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1959Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Debby Through the Generations
Debby peaked in popularity in 1959 with 890 births, but its presence has remained stable since then. Today, there are 8,143 people named Debby in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This age distribution suggests Debby is a name that's more commonly found among older generations, with fewer younger individuals adopting it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Debby's English roots
📄 About the Name Debby
How Many People Have the Name Debby?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,143 people in the United States currently share the name Debby. That works out to roughly 1 in every 40,527 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Debby a Common or Rare Name?
Debby is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Debby in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Debby Most Popular?
The name Debby reached peak popularity in 1959, with 890 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Debby?
Approximately 8,143 people named Debby live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,697. That works out to roughly 1 in 40,527 Americans.
Is Debby a rare name?
Debby is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 40,527 Americans has this name.
What does the name Debby mean?
The meaning and origin of Debby are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Debby more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Debby are male and 100% are female.
When was Debby most popular?
Debby peaked in 1959 with 890 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.