Deborah
Meaning: Bee, a name of depth and meaning
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #28
Total births: 12,734
History: Deborah peaked in the 1960s in Australia. Deborah Mailman became one of Australia's most acclaimed Indigenous actresses, bringing Aboriginal stories to mainstream audiences. The name represents the era when Australian culture began to acknowledge and celebrate its Indigenous heritage.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1980) | #86 |
| Babies named Deborah in 1980 | 87 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 12,734 |
| Peak year | 1958 (1,036 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #3 |
| Years in records | 1952–1980 (29 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 38 spots |
Frequently asked about Deborah
What does the name Deborah mean?
Deborah means “Bee, a name of depth and meaning” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Deborah?
Deborah has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Bee, a name of depth and meaning”.
How popular is Deborah in Australia?
Deborah ranked #86 in Australia in 1980 — given to 87 babies that year.
When was Deborah most popular?
Deborah peaked in 1958 with 1,036 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Deborah a boy or girl name?
Deborah is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Deborahs in registered births are female.
Is the name Deborah rising or falling in popularity?
Deborah has fallen 38 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #48 in 1975 to #86 in 1980.
How long has Deborah been recorded in Australia?
Deborah appears in birth records in Australia across 29 years — from 1952 through 1980.