How Many People Are Named Dela?
Complete statistics for the name Dela: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dela is a very rare female name, with only 356 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 926,658 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 2023 with 16 births, but it's still considered a modern, newer-generation choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 60All 546 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dela Through the Generations
Dela has seen a steady rise in usage, particularly among younger generations, despite a significant portion of its bearers being over 60 years old. This unusual demographic split suggests a resurgence in interest among parents naming their children, while maintaining a strong presence among older adults. With 152 under-30, 110 aged 30-60, and 284 over 60, the name Dela reflects a unique blend of generational appeal and longevity.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dela's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dela
How Many People Have the Name Dela?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,577 people in the United States currently share the name Dela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 92,661 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Dela a Common or Rare Name?
Dela is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dela Mean?
Dela means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dela in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Dela Most Popular?
The name Dela reached peak popularity in 2023, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dela?
Approximately 3,577 people named Dela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,577. That works out to roughly 1 in 92,661 Americans.
Is Dela a rare name?
Dela is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 92,661 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dela mean?
Dela means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dela more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Dela are male and 99% are female.
When was Dela most popular?
Dela peaked in 2023 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.