How Many People Are Named Debi?

Complete statistics for the name Debi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Debi
Very Rare
Hebrew

Debi has a classic feel but is actually quite rare, with only 3,308 people named Debi living in the US today. That's 1 in 99,750 Americans. Most Debis are from the older generation, with the peak year of 1958 seeing 504 births.

~3,308
Living in US
1 in 99,750
Americans
1958
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bee, or a short form of Deborah
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Monday
💎
Lucky Stone
Moonstone
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Warm Nurturing Sociable Empathetic
2
Life Path Number

The number 2 is all about partnership, diplomacy, and sensitivity. People with this life path number tend to be natural peacemakers who thrive in cooperative relationships and value harmony above conflict.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,308
Worldwide Bearers
#9,192
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
219
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
118
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
106
🇶🇦 Qatar
72
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
72
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
67
🇲🇾 Malaysia
59
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
51
🇳🇱 Netherlands
50
🇯🇵 Japan
45

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3,308 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 65
17
Would be under 30 (0%)
650
Would be 30–60 (17%)
3,155
Would be over 60 (83%)

All 3,822 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: 1958

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
55
Modern Appeal
45
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Debi Through the Generations

The name Debi carries a timeless charm, yet it's surprisingly uncommon, with just 3,308 people named Debi currently living in the US. This stands in stark contrast to its all-time birth total of 3,822, making it a name that feels almost mythical. The majority of those named Debi are over 60, accounting for 83% of the population, which tells a story of a name deeply rooted in the past. The peak year for Debi was 1958, with 504 births, indicating a brief but significant surge in popularity during the mid-20th century. Today, the stable trend suggests that while the name may not be fading away, it remains a rarity, preserving its unique character through the generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 609
Ohio 216
Texas 158
New York 154
Michigan 148
Washington 121
Illinois 118
Pennsylvania 106
Oregon 77
Florida 76

✨ Similar Names to Debi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Debi's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Debi

How Many People Have the Name Debi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,308 people in the United States currently share the name Debi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 99,750 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Debi a Common or Rare Name?

Debi 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.

What Does the Name Debi Mean?

Debi means "Bee, or a short form of Deborah" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Debi in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Debi Most Popular?

The name Debi reached peak popularity in 1958, with 504 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 Debi?

Approximately 3,308 people named Debi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,822. That works out to roughly 1 in 99,750 Americans.

Is Debi a rare name?

Debi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 99,750 Americans has this name.

What does the name Debi mean?

Debi means "Bee, or a short form of Deborah" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Debi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Debi are male and 100% are female.

When was Debi most popular?

Debi peaked in 1958 with 504 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,308
All-Time Births3,822
1 in X1 in 99,750
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age65
Peak Year1958
World Rank#9,192
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.