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The name Deborah has Hebrew origins, meaning 'bee'. It evolved through various forms, including Latin and English, maintaining its strong biblical significance. The name embodies traits of leadership and wisdom, linked to the biblical figure who was a prophetess and judge. It has remained popular in modern times, often associated with strong female figures.

The name Deborah is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Deborah has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Deborah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5372nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 958th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1734th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7696th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 759th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 301st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 38th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 244th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 639th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 841st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Deborah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.