Debby

Debby is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2000.

Debby at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Debby

Debby belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Debby first appears in Social Security records in 1923. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #309 in 1959, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 9,697 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Debby in US records

First recorded (US)
1923
Best US rank
#309 in 1959
Peak year
1959
Total since 1880
9,697

Debby in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#3247 in 2000
Babies named Debby in 2000
4
Total since 1996
4

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Debby mean?

The meaning of Debby is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Debby a boy or girl name?

Debby is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2000.

What origin is the name Debby?

Debby comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Debby?

Debby first appears in US records in 1923. Its best-ever ranking was #309 in 1959, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].