Deborah, of Hebrew origin, signifies "bee." It was the name of a biblical heroine who fought alongside Barak against the Canaanite army led by Sisera. The name gained prominence in the English-speaking world during the 19th century and has since been used consistently.
"Deborah was quite popular as a baby girl name from the mid-1950s to early 1960s, with a peak of 15 babies named Deborah in 1954. In total, 65 girls were named Deborah during these years."