Delia
Every Delia since 1880 — 37,380 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Delia
Delia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,561 in 2025 with 135 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 37,380 American babies have been named Delia. Its peak came in 1957, when 490 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Delia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Delia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 135 | #1,561 | — | — |
| 2024 | 143 | #1,512 | — | — |
| 2023 | 154 | #1,447 | — | — |
| 2022 | 130 | #1,624 | — | — |
| 2021 | 147 | #1,463 | — | — |
| 2020 | 164 | #1,344 | — | — |
| 2019 | 152 | #1,454 | — | — |
| 2018 | 161 | #1,395 | — | — |
| 2017 | 171 | #1,355 | — | — |
| 2016 | 183 | #1,308 | — | — |
| 2015 | 197 | #1,240 | — | — |
| 2014 | 217 | #1,149 | — | — |
| 2013 | 178 | #1,319 | — | — |
| 2012 | 219 | #1,126 | — | — |
| 2011 | 250 | #1,007 | — | — |
| 2010 | 245 | #1,021 | — | — |
| 2009 | 227 | #1,116 | — | — |
| 2008 | 229 | #1,127 | — | — |
| 2007 | 272 | #986 | — | — |
| 2006 | 238 | #1,069 | — | — |
| 2005 | 261 | #947 | — | — |
| 2004 | 247 | #970 | — | — |
| 2003 | 248 | #946 | — | — |
| 2002 | 198 | #1,073 | — | — |
| 2001 | 205 | #1,047 | — | — |
| 2000 | 221 | #959 | — | — |
| 1995 | 217 | #879 | — | — |
| 1990 | 246 | #809 | — | — |
| 1985 | 185 | #867 | — | — |
| 1980 | 285 | #639 | — | — |
| 1975 | 271 | #595 | — | — |
| 1970 | 327 | #560 | 5 | #4,872 |
| 1965 | 363 | #497 | — | — |
| 1960 | 478 | #445 | — | — |
| 1955 | 465 | #405 | — | — |
| 1950 | 402 | #399 | — | — |
| 1945 | 271 | #436 | — | — |
| 1940 | 256 | #426 | 5 | #3,565 |
| 1935 | 265 | #397 | 7 | #3,023 |
| 1930 | 294 | #397 | — | — |
| 1925 | 272 | #417 | — | — |
| 1920 | 282 | #393 | — | — |
| 1915 | 280 | #358 | — | — |
| 1910 | 149 | #314 | — | — |
| 1905 | 171 | #244 | — | — |
| 1900 | 231 | #207 | — | — |
| 1895 | 193 | #195 | — | — |
| 1890 | 197 | #172 | — | — |
| 1885 | 155 | #146 | — | — |
| 1880 | 129 | #126 | — | — |
Famous people named Delia
- Delia Derbyshire Musician · 1937–2001
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Delia in 2025?
Delia ranked #1,561 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 135 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Delia?
37,380 babies have been named Delia in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Delia most popular?
Delia peaked in 1957, when 490 newborns received the name.
Is Delia a boy or girl name?
Delia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Delia rising or falling?
Delia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Delia?
Well-known people named Delia include Delia Derbyshire (musician).