Deborah Grimes

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Deborah Grimes — bee
766K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Deborah Grimes is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Deborah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Devorah (דְּבוֹרָה), meaning "bee." The only female judge mentioned in the Book of Judges. The surname Grimes: Grimes is a surname that is believed to be of a Scandinavian, English, or Irish descent. Alexander Grimes (born 1965), English cricketer Alison Lundergan Grimes (born 1978), American politician Anne Grimes (1912–2004), American journalist Aoibhinn Grimes (born 1976), Canadian field hockey player Ashley Grimes (footballer, born 1957) (born 1957), former Irish footballer Ashley Grimes (footballer, born 1986) (born 1986), English footballer Bernard Grimes, American table tennis player Betty Grimes (1899–1976), American diver Billy Grimes (1927–2005), American football player Brent Grimes (born 19. Deborah is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 766K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Deborah reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Deborah

Meaning: bee

Hebrew

From Hebrew Devorah (דְּבוֹרָה), meaning "bee." The only female judge mentioned in the Book of Judges.

Surname: Grimes

Irish

Grimes is a surname that is believed to be of a Scandinavian, English, or Irish descent. Alexander Grimes (born 1965), English cricketer Alison Lundergan Grimes (born 1978), American politician Anne Grimes (1912–2004), American journalist Aoibhinn Grimes (born 1976), Canadian field hockey player Ashley Grimes (footballer, born 1957) (born 1957), former Irish footballer Ashley Grimes (footballer, born 1986) (born 1986), English footballer Bernard Grimes, American table tennis player Betty Grimes (1899–1976), American diver Billy Grimes (1927–2005), American football player Brent Grimes (born 19.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Deborah is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Deborah by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Deborah Grimes:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Deborah?
The first name Deborah originates from Hebrew. From Hebrew Devorah (דְּבוֹרָה), meaning "bee." The only female judge mentioned in the Book of Judges.
When was Deborah most popular?
The name Deborah reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Grimes?
The surname Grimes originates from Irish. Grimes is a surname that is believed to be of a Scandinavian, English, or Irish descent. Alexander Grimes (born 1965), English cricketer Alison Lundergan Grimes (born 1978), American politician Anne Grimes (1912–2004), American journalist Aoibhinn Grimes (born 1976), Canadian field hockey player Ashley Grimes (footballer, born 1957) (born 1957), former Irish footballer Ashley Grimes (footballer, born 1986) (born 1986), English footballer Bernard Grimes, American table tennis player Betty Grimes (1899–1976), American diver Billy Grimes (1927–2005), American football player Brent Grimes (born 19.
What are the origins of the name Deborah Grimes?
The name Deborah Grimes combines two different traditions: the first name Deborah has Hebrew roots, while the surname Grimes originates from Irish.
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