Debbie
Pronunciation: [ d-EHB-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Debbie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 435 babies have been named Debbie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Debbie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,593 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,593
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Debbie is also used as a girl name, ranked #4588.
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About the Name Debbie
Debbie is a boy name .
Is Debbie a boy or girl name? Debbie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,593 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,588. Debbie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Debbie is currently ranked #18,593 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Debbie include Deb, Debb, Debby, Dey, Deie, and Debkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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