Debra vs. Deborah: which name is older?
Debra and Deborah are about the same age: the average Debra is 66 and the average Deborah is 66.
Debra
Deborah
When was each name popular?
Deborah peaked first, in 1954 (in the mid 1950s). Debra peaked in 1955, 1 year later.
Which name is more common?
There are about 450,000 Debras and about 600,000 Deborahs alive in the US, so there are about 32% more Deborahs than Debras.
Boys or girls?
Both are girls' names: over 99% of living Debras and over 99% of living Deborahs are women.
Names the same age as Debra
Names the same age as Deborah
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Debra or Deborah: questions
Which is older, Debra or Deborah?
Debra and Deborah are about the same age: the average Debra is 66 and the average Deborah is 66.
How old is the average Debra?
The average Debra in the US is 66; half of all living Debras are between 63 and 71.
How old is the average Deborah?
The average Deborah in the US is 66; half of all living Deborahs are between 62 and 73.
Which is more common, Debra or Deborah?
There are about 450,000 Debras and about 600,000 Deborahs alive in the US, so there are about 32% more Deborahs than Debras.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this