Debbi is a diminutive of the name Deborah, which has Hebrew origins and means "bee." The name is derived from the Hebrew word "d'vord," meaning "bee." In the Bible, Deborah was a prophetess and a judge in ancient Israel. She is known for her wisdom and courage, as she led her people to victory against their enemies.
The name Debbi became popular in the United States during the mid-20th century. It gained prominence due to its use by celebrities such as actress Debbie Reynolds and singer Debbie Gibson. Today, Debbi continues to be a popular choice for parents looking for a short, sweet, and memorable name for their daughters.
The given statistics illustrate the popularity of the name Debbi among babies born in the United States from 1942 to 1993. The name first appeared in 1942 with five births that year, followed by a steady increase over time.
From 1952 onwards, there was a significant rise in the number of girls named Debbi each year. The peak occurred in 1957 and 1958 with 267 and 297 births respectively. This period seems to have been particularly popular for naming babies Debbi.
However, after reaching its zenith, the popularity of the name began to decline steadily. By 1963, there were still over a hundred girls named Debbi each year, but this number continued to fall throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
The final data point shows that in 1993, only five girls were named Debbi at birth. This suggests that the name had largely fallen out of fashion by that time. Overall, from 1942 to 1993, a total of 2,973 babies were named Debbi across the United States.