How old is someone named Debora?
The average Debora is 60 years old.
Half of all living Deboras are between 59 and 70.
When was Debora popular?
Debora was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1957, and dropped away. That's why most Deboras are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 | 0 |
| 1920s | 24 | 0 |
| 1930s | 60 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 513 | 330 |
| 1950s | 14,930 | 12,000 |
| 1960s | 9,649 | 8,400 |
| 1970s | 1,721 | 1,600 |
| 1980s | 587 | 570 |
| 1990s | 583 | 570 |
| 2000s | 687 | 680 |
| 2010s | 863 | 850 |
| 2020s | 525 | 520 |
How many Deboras are still alive?
About 25,000 Deboras are alive in the US today. That's 84% of the roughly 30,000 babies named Debora since 1915.
Most Deboras ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Debora?
About two in three living Deboras are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
- Boomer 69%
- Gen X 19%
- Millennial 4%
- Gen Z 4%
- Gen Alpha 4%
Is Debora an old name?
Yes. Debora is older than 90 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Debora will be 58 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Debora a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Deboras are women.
Names the same age as Debora
NAME TWIN
Debora's name twin is Rick. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Rick's age curve is the closest match to Debora's: 85% alike.
Other spellings: Deborah (66)
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Questions about the name Debora
How old is the average Debora?
The average Debora in the US is 60 years old. The median is 66, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Debora?
About 25,000 Deboras are alive in the US today, out of roughly 30,000 babies given the name since 1915.
When was the name Debora most popular?
In 1957, when about 2,400 baby girls were named Debora.
Is Debora a Boomer name?
Yes. About 69% of living Deboras are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this