How Many People Are Named Debb?
An estimated 10 people in the United States have the first name Debb. It is almost exclusively a female name. The average bearer is 66 years old, and Debb peaked in popularity in 1957 with 7 births that year.
Below you will find a full statistical profile of Debb as a first name in the United States, including gender data, a year-by-year popularity timeline going back to 1880, a decade breakdown, state-by-state birth registrations, and, when available, a 2020 Census snapshot showing who had the name at that point in time. You can also check how many people share the full name Debb paired with any surname.
Key Insights
- With an average bearer age of 66, Debb is a vintage name most associated with earlier generations. Most living bearers were born before 1970.
- Debb is exceptionally rare. Fewer than 100 people with this name are estimated to be alive in the U.S. today.
Estimated Living Americans
10
About 1 in 34,275,434 people in the U.S.
Rarity
Very Rare
Predicted Gender
Female
100.0% confidence
Average Age
66
years old
Peak Year
1957
7 births
Total Registered
13
since 1880
Gender Distribution for Debb
Debb is almost exclusively a female name. Out of 13 total births registered, 100.0% were female.
Debb as a female name
Ranked #5,711 in 1959
6 female births in 1959
Peak: 1957 (7 births)
Debb: Popularity Over Time
Debb by Decade
How has Debb tracked across different eras? The table below groups all SSA birth registrations into 10-year periods, with separate male and female counts. The colored bar shows each decade's share relative to the peak.
| Decade | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 13 | 0 | 13 | |
Debb + Last Name Combinations
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Debb: Questions and Answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Debb?
We estimate approximately 10 people named Debb are alive in the United States today. This is based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024, adjusted for mortality using CDC life tables. About 1 in 34,275,434 Americans share this first name.
Is Debb a common name?
Debb is classified as "Very Rare" and is more popular than 28.5% of all first names in the SSA database. A total of 13 births have been registered with this name since 1880.
When was Debb most popular?
Debb reached peak popularity in 1957, when 7 babies were given this name. The average age of a living person named Debb is approximately 66 years old, reflecting when the name was most commonly given.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The popularity chart tracks birth registrations, not people currently alive. It shows how often Debb was given to babies from 1880 through 2024, which is why it is the best tool on the page for seeing long-run naming trends.
Is Debb a female name?
Debb is predominantly female. 100.0% of people with this name are female. See the gender breakdown above for full details.
Why can Debb have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because a name can build up a large population over many decades. Debb peaked in 1957, and the average living bearer is about 66 years old, so a name can still have millions of living bearers even after it stops feeling current for newborns.
How many Debb Smiths are there?
To find how many people share a specific full name, we combine first name and surname frequencies. Try: Debb Smith, Debb Johnson, Debb Williams. You can also search any combination on our homepage.
Where does this data come from?
Our estimates use Social Security Administration birth records (1880 to 2024), adjusted for survival using CDC 2023 life tables broken down by sex. The U.S. population figure (342,754,338) is from the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimate. Full methodology.
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