Will my child share the name Debora with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Debora per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Debora in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Debora becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Debora is declining: down 140 places since 2020, to #2,440 in 2025. It peaked at #1,562 in 2019.

Is Debora a good choice for a distinctive name?

Debora is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Debora a popular baby name in the United States?

Debora does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Debora

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Debora is a distinctive choice, ranked #2440 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Debora in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Debora

Debora has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 472 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #1562 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2000.

Debora is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Debora in their class.