Debra
Pronunciation: [ d-EHBR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Debra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,141 babies have been named Debra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Debra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,224 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,224
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Debra is also used as a girl name, ranked #3576.
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About the Name Debra
Debra is a boy name .
Is Debra a boy or girl name? Debra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,224 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,576. Debra is more commonly used as a girl name.
Debra is currently ranked #39,224 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Debra include Deb, Dey, Deie, and Debkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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