Delila
Every Delila since 1880 — 3,574 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Delila
Delila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,412 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,574 American babies have been named Delila. Its peak came in 2008, when 118 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Delila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Delila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45 | #3,412 |
| 2024 | 45 | #3,470 |
| 2023 | 50 | #3,234 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2,968 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,040 |
| 2020 | 39 | #3,743 |
| 2019 | 50 | #3,185 |
| 2018 | 44 | #3,520 |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,576 |
| 2016 | 55 | #3,022 |
| 2015 | 66 | #2,689 |
| 2014 | 51 | #3,197 |
| 2013 | 85 | #2,193 |
| 2012 | 73 | #2,502 |
| 2011 | 82 | #2,281 |
| 2010 | 86 | #2,240 |
| 2009 | 108 | #1,938 |
| 2008 | 118 | #1,828 |
| 2007 | 85 | #2,279 |
| 2006 | 63 | #2,787 |
| 2005 | 51 | #3,092 |
| 2004 | 60 | #2,720 |
| 2003 | 43 | #3,373 |
| 2002 | 37 | #3,613 |
| 2001 | 31 | #4,043 |
| 2000 | 43 | #3,180 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,381 |
| 1990 | 26 | #3,928 |
| 1985 | 40 | #2,446 |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,187 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,407 |
| 1970 | 19 | #3,332 |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,265 |
| 1960 | 16 | #3,114 |
| 1955 | 19 | #2,569 |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,690 |
| 1945 | 20 | #1,889 |
| 1940 | 17 | #1,980 |
| 1935 | 23 | #1,560 |
| 1930 | 31 | #1,375 |
| 1925 | 24 | #1,759 |
| 1920 | 20 | #1,964 |
| 1915 | 18 | #1,817 |
| 1910 | 12 | #1,354 |
| 1905 | 9 | #1,326 |
| 1900 | 10 | #1,249 |
| 1895 | 12 | #944 |
| 1890 | 17 | #644 |
| 1885 | 11 | #664 |
| 1880 | 5 | #853 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Delila in 2025?
Delila ranked #3,412 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Delila?
3,574 babies have been named Delila in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Delila most popular?
Delila peaked in 2008, when 118 newborns received the name.
Is Delila a boy or girl name?
Delila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Delila rising or falling?
Delila is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.