Débora

Débora is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 90 girls in the United States.

Débora at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Débora

Débora belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese 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, Débora first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #161 in 1956, and in 2024 90 babies received the name — 30,055 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Débora in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#161 in 1956
Peak year
1957
Babies named Débora in 2024
90
Total since 1880
30,055

Débora in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#1562 in 2019
Babies named Débora in 2025
11
Total since 1996
191

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Débora mean?

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

Is Débora a boy or girl name?

Débora is a girl name. In 2024, 90 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Débora?

Débora comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Débora?

Débora first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #161 in 1956, and 90 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.