Delta
Every Delta since 1883 — 4,476 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Delta
Delta is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,337 in 2025 with 78 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 4,476 American babies have been named Delta. Its peak came in 2019, when 136 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Delta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Delta 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 | 78 | #2,337 | — | — |
| 2024 | 82 | #2,269 | — | — |
| 2023 | 105 | #1,893 | 5 | #12,658 |
| 2022 | 65 | #2,667 | — | — |
| 2021 | 105 | #1,886 | 6 | #11,096 |
| 2020 | 119 | #1,705 | — | — |
| 2019 | 136 | #1,572 | — | — |
| 2018 | 103 | #1,927 | 7 | #9,916 |
| 2017 | 67 | #2,609 | 6 | #11,094 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,869 | — | — |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,864 | — | — |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,930 | — | — |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,487 | — | — |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,547 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,466 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,593 | — | — |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,157 | 5 | #12,941 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,249 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,019 | — | — |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,365 | — | — |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,344 | — | — |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,496 | — | — |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,306 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,103 | — | — |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,327 | — | — |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,699 | — | — |
| 1995 | 9 | #8,951 | — | — |
| 1990 | 26 | #3,929 | 5 | #8,423 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,129 | — | — |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,188 | — | — |
| 1975 | 47 | #1,917 | — | — |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,139 | — | — |
| 1965 | 21 | #2,690 | — | — |
| 1960 | 25 | #2,385 | — | — |
| 1955 | 30 | #1,949 | 8 | #3,024 |
| 1950 | 19 | #2,271 | — | — |
| 1945 | 32 | #1,425 | — | — |
| 1940 | 32 | #1,320 | — | — |
| 1935 | 36 | #1,186 | — | — |
| 1930 | 44 | #1,118 | — | — |
| 1925 | 48 | #1,104 | — | — |
| 1920 | 45 | #1,123 | 5 | #4,455 |
| 1915 | 58 | #857 | — | — |
| 1910 | 26 | #847 | — | — |
| 1905 | 15 | #974 | — | — |
| 1900 | 21 | #810 | — | — |
| 1895 | 10 | #1,073 | — | — |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,245 | — | — |
| 1885 | 6 | #948 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Delta
- Delta Goodrem Musician · b. 1984
- Delta Burke Actor · b. 1956
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Delta in 2025?
Delta ranked #2,337 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 78 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Delta?
4,476 babies have been named Delta in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Delta most popular?
Delta peaked in 2019, when 136 newborns received the name.
Is Delta a boy or girl name?
Delta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Delta rising or falling?
Delta is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Delta?
Well-known people named Delta include Delta Goodrem (musician), Delta Burke (actor).