Deborah
Pronunciation: [ d-EHB-er-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Deborah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,566 babies have been named Deborah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Deborah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,621 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,621
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Deborah is also used as a girl name, ranked #851.
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About the Name Deborah
Deborah is a boy name .
Is Deborah a boy or girl name? Deborah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,621 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #851. Deborah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Deborah is currently ranked #30,621 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Deborah include Deb, Debo, Deboy, Deboie, Rah, Rahy, Rahie, Dey, Deie, and Debkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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