NAME PROFILE
Debra
Debra is a Hebrew name meaning 'bee.' It embodies qualities of industriousness and teamwork, reflecting a person who is hardworking and collaborative. Debra has a classic, timeless charm, evoking images of strength and resilience.
Key Stats
| Total births | 551,841 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1955 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1926 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 23%TX — 21%CA — 20%IL — 19%PA — 17%
Notable People
Debra Messing (Actress, *Will & Grace*) · Debra Winger (Actress, *Terms of Endearment*) · Debra Morgan (Fictional character in *Dexter*) · Debra Lee (Business executive, former CEO of BET Networks) · Debra S. Katz (Civil rights attorney)
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