Debra Selby

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Debra Selby — English
632K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Debra Selby 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 Selby: Selby is both a given name and surname. Selby Ash (1836–1870), English cricketer Selby Baqwa, Public Protector of South Africa from 1995 to 2002 Selby Beeler, female American author Selby Burt (1903–1959), Australian cricketer Selby Clewer (1917–2001), English architect Selby Khumalo (born 1971), South African politician Selby Mbenenge (born 1961), South African judge Selby McFarlane (1891–1976), Australian rugby league footballer Selby Munsie (1870–1938), Australian politician Selby Mvusi (1929–1967), South African artist Selby Norton (1836–1906), English doctor Selby Ripinga (born 1948), Sou. 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: Selby

English

Selby is both a given name and surname. Selby Ash (1836–1870), English cricketer Selby Baqwa, Public Protector of South Africa from 1995 to 2002 Selby Beeler, female American author Selby Burt (1903–1959), Australian cricketer Selby Clewer (1917–2001), English architect Selby Khumalo (born 1971), South African politician Selby Mbenenge (born 1961), South African judge Selby McFarlane (1891–1976), Australian rugby league footballer Selby Munsie (1870–1938), Australian politician Selby Mvusi (1929–1967), South African artist Selby Norton (1836–1906), English doctor Selby Ripinga (born 1948), Sou.

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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 Selby

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 Selby:

3
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Selby?
The surname Selby originates from English. Selby is both a given name and surname. Selby Ash (1836–1870), English cricketer Selby Baqwa, Public Protector of South Africa from 1995 to 2002 Selby Beeler, female American author Selby Burt (1903–1959), Australian cricketer Selby Clewer (1917–2001), English architect Selby Khumalo (born 1971), South African politician Selby Mbenenge (born 1961), South African judge Selby McFarlane (1891–1976), Australian rugby league footballer Selby Munsie (1870–1938), Australian politician Selby Mvusi (1929–1967), South African artist Selby Norton (1836–1906), English doctor Selby Ripinga (born 1948), Sou.
How common is the surname Selby?
The surname Selby is shared by approximately 12K people worldwide.
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