Debbie
Meaning: Contemporary name
Origin: Modern American
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #147
Total births: 3,457
History: Debbie peaked in the 1970s in Australia. Debbie Flintoff-King won Olympic gold in the 400m hurdles at Seoul 1988. The casual form became more popular than the formal Deborah. Debbie represents the Aussie preference for nicknames over formal names.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1975) | #89 |
| Babies named Debbie in 1975 | 88 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,457 |
| Peak year | 1960 (354 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #31 |
| Years in records | 1957–1975 (19 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 13 spots |
Frequently asked about Debbie
What does the name Debbie mean?
Debbie means “Contemporary name” from Modern American roots.
What is the origin of the name Debbie?
Debbie has Modern American origin. The traditional meaning is “Contemporary name”.
How popular is Debbie in Australia?
Debbie ranked #89 in Australia in 1975 — given to 88 babies that year.
When was Debbie most popular?
Debbie peaked in 1960 with 354 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Debbie a boy or girl name?
Debbie is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Debbies in registered births are female.
Is the name Debbie rising or falling in popularity?
Debbie has fallen 13 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #76 in 1970 to #89 in 1975.
How long has Debbie been recorded in Australia?
Debbie appears in birth records in Australia across 19 years — from 1957 through 1975.