How Many People Are Named Delilah?

Complete statistics for the name Delilah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Delilah
Rare
Hebrew

Delilah means 'delicate' and has roots in Hebrew culture. It's rare, with only 1 in 5,570 Americans named Delilah, totaling around 59,241 people today. The name peaked in 2024, showing its rising popularity among younger generations.

~59,241
Living in US
1 in 5,570
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Delicate
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Charismatic Magnetic
33
Life Path Number

Life path number 33 suggests a person who's gifted with exceptional communication skills and a natural ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

59,951
Worldwide Bearers
#41,033
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
59,241
🇿🇲 Zambia
103
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
98
🇳🇱 Netherlands
89
🇯🇲 Jamaica
45
🇦🇺 Australia
41
🇺🇬 Uganda
39
🇳🇿 New Zealand
36
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
33
🇲🇾 Malaysia
28

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
59,241 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
52,774
Would be under 30 (84%)
4,615
Would be 30–60 (7%)
5,108
Would be over 60 (8%)

All 62,497 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Delilah Through the Generations

Delilah's journey through the generations reflects a modern trend. With 59,241 people named Delilah alive today, the name saw its peak in 2024 with 4,240 births. This surge aligns with the fact that 84% of those named Delilah are under 30, indicating a strong preference among new parents for this name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 12,741
Texas 7,880
Illinois 2,823
New York 2,815
Florida 2,529
Ohio 1,749
Arizona 1,589
Michigan 1,485
Pennsylvania 1,454
Indiana 1,427

⭐ Famous People Named Delilah

Delilah is a feminine given name of uncertain meaning. The best known Delilah is the Biblical character.…

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✨ Similar Names to Delilah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Delilah's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Delilah

How Many People Have the Name Delilah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 59,241 people in the United States currently share the name Delilah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,570 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Delilah a Common or Rare Name?

Delilah 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 Delilah Mean?

Delilah means "delicate" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Delilah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Delilah Most Popular?

The name Delilah reached peak popularity in 2024, with 4,240 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 Delilah?

Approximately 59,241 people named Delilah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 62,497. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,570 Americans.

Is Delilah a rare name?

Delilah is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,570 Americans has this name.

What does the name Delilah mean?

Delilah means "delicate" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Delilah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Delilah are male and 100% are female.

When was Delilah most popular?

Delilah peaked in 2024 with 4,240 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US59,241
All-Time Births62,497
1 in X1 in 5,570
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2024
World Rank#41,033
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.