Debra Cosby

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Debra Cosby — English
632K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Debra Cosby is a name that combines English origins. The first name Debra is a feminine given name of English origin. Debra is a feminine given name. Debra Adelaide (born 1958), Australian writer Debra Allbery (born 1957), American poet Debra R. Anderson (1949–2022), American politician Debra Austin (born 1955), American ballerina Debra Berger (born 1957), American actress, artist and designer Debra Bloomfield (born 1952), American photographer Debra Bowen (born 1955), American politician, Secretary of State of California from 2007 to 2015 Debra Brown, American serial killer Debra M. The surname Cosby: Alexander Cosby (1685–1742), Irish military officer Andrew Cosby (born 1968), American comic book creator, film producer, and screenwriter Bill Cosby (born 1937), American actor, comedian, and alleged sex offender Bryce Cosby (born 1999), American football player Camille Cosby (born 1944), American author and wife of Bill Cosby Dabney Cosby (1793–1862), American architect and builder Dudley Cosby, 1st Baron Sydney (1730–1774), Irish politician and diplomat Ennis Cosby (1969–1997), American student and son of Bill Cosby who was murdered in 1997 Erika Cosby (born 1965), artist and daughter of Bi. Debra is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 632K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Debra reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Debra

English

Debra is a feminine given name. Debra Adelaide (born 1958), Australian writer Debra Allbery (born 1957), American poet Debra R. Anderson (1949–2022), American politician Debra Austin (born 1955), American ballerina Debra Berger (born 1957), American actress, artist and designer Debra Bloomfield (born 1952), American photographer Debra Bowen (born 1955), American politician, Secretary of State of California from 2007 to 2015 Debra Brown, American serial killer Debra M.

Surname: Cosby

Irish

Alexander Cosby (1685–1742), Irish military officer Andrew Cosby (born 1968), American comic book creator, film producer, and screenwriter Bill Cosby (born 1937), American actor, comedian, and alleged sex offender Bryce Cosby (born 1999), American football player Camille Cosby (born 1944), American author and wife of Bill Cosby Dabney Cosby (1793–1862), American architect and builder Dudley Cosby, 1st Baron Sydney (1730–1774), Irish politician and diplomat Ennis Cosby (1969–1997), American student and son of Bill Cosby who was murdered in 1997 Erika Cosby (born 1965), artist and daughter of Bi.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Debra Cosby

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Debra?
The first name Debra originates from English. Debra is a feminine given name. Debra Adelaide (born 1958), Australian writer Debra Allbery (born 1957), American poet Debra R. Anderson (1949–2022), American politician Debra Austin (born 1955), American ballerina Debra Berger (born 1957), American actress, artist and designer Debra Bloomfield (born 1952), American photographer Debra Bowen (born 1955), American politician, Secretary of State of California from 2007 to 2015 Debra Brown, American serial killer Debra M.
When was Debra most popular?
The name Debra reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cosby?
The surname Cosby originates from Irish. Alexander Cosby (1685–1742), Irish military officer Andrew Cosby (born 1968), American comic book creator, film producer, and screenwriter Bill Cosby (born 1937), American actor, comedian, and alleged sex offender Bryce Cosby (born 1999), American football player Camille Cosby (born 1944), American author and wife of Bill Cosby Dabney Cosby (1793–1862), American architect and builder Dudley Cosby, 1st Baron Sydney (1730–1774), Irish politician and diplomat Ennis Cosby (1969–1997), American student and son of Bill Cosby who was murdered in 1997 Erika Cosby (born 1965), artist and daughter of Bi.
What are the origins of the name Debra Cosby?
The name Debra Cosby combines two different traditions: the first name Debra has English roots, while the surname Cosby originates from Irish.
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