Delon
Every Delon since 1932 — 1,416 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Delon
Delon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,440 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1932, 1,416 American babies have been named Delon. Its peak came in 1993, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Delon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Delon 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 | — | — | 17 | #5,440 |
| 2024 | — | — | 11 | #7,368 |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,118 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,222 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,418 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,229 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #9,981 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #6,797 |
| 2017 | — | — | 17 | #5,344 |
| 2016 | — | — | 24 | #4,221 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,067 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,538 |
| 2013 | — | — | 24 | #4,088 |
| 2012 | — | — | 30 | #3,555 |
| 2011 | — | — | 20 | #4,698 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,882 |
| 2009 | — | — | 19 | #4,969 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,551 |
| 2007 | — | — | 16 | #5,489 |
| 2006 | — | — | 14 | #5,856 |
| 2005 | — | — | 19 | #4,511 |
| 2004 | — | — | 22 | #4,042 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,654 |
| 2002 | — | — | 25 | #3,472 |
| 2001 | — | — | 16 | #4,732 |
| 2000 | — | — | 34 | #2,688 |
| 1995 | — | — | 26 | #2,784 |
| 1990 | — | — | 28 | #2,451 |
| 1985 | — | — | 17 | #2,856 |
| 1980 | — | — | 16 | #2,854 |
| 1975 | — | — | 15 | #2,667 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,504 | 11 | #2,935 |
| 1965 | — | — | 17 | #1,937 |
| 1960 | — | — | 6 | #3,755 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,407 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,568 |
| 1935 | — | — | 8 | #2,756 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Delon in 2025?
Delon ranked #5,440 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Delon?
1,416 babies have been named Delon in the United States since 1932, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Delon most popular?
Delon peaked in 1993, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Delon a boy or girl name?
Delon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Delon rising or falling?
Delon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.