Delores
Peaked at #51 nationally in 1934, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1890, Delores has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Delores — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#51
in 1934
Current rank
#10452
in 2024
Years tracked
131
1890–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1890, Delores reached its peak popularity for girls in 1934, ranking #51 nationally with 3,991 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #7768 (2014) to #10452 (2024) — a 26% drop.
As of 2024, Delores ranks #10452 nationally for girls, with 9 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #10,452 | 9 |
| 2023 | #4,901 | 27 |
| 2022 | #8,149 | 13 |
| 2021 | #6,763 | 17 |
| 2020 | #7,306 | 15 |
| 2019 | #5,651 | 22 |
| 2018 | #6,080 | 20 |
| 2017 | #7,547 | 15 |
Delores — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1371
in 1930
Last ranked
#3705
in 1964
Years tracked
37
1922–1964
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1922, Delores reached its peak popularity for boys in 1930, ranking #1371 nationally with 28 babies given the name that year.
Delores hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1964, when it stood at #3705.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | #3,705 | 6 |
| 1962 | #4,194 | 5 |
| 1958 | #3,345 | 7 |
| 1957 | #3,076 | 8 |
| 1955 | #3,587 | 6 |
| 1954 | #3,227 | 7 |
| 1953 | #3,512 | 6 |
| 1952 | #3,857 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Delores most popular?
Delores was most popular in 1934, when it ranked #51 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Delores becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Delores?
At least 118,230 babies have been recorded with the name Delores in the US since 1890, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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