How Many People Are Named Delisha?

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

Delisha
Very Rare

Delisha means 'sweet' and is a rare female name, with only 1 in 347,327 Americans bearing it today. That's just 950 people in the US! It peaked in popularity back in 1989.

~950
Living in US
1 in 347,327
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sweet
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Sweet Charming Warm
4
Life Path Number

People with the name Delisha have a life path number of 4, which symbolizes stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,145
Worldwide Bearers
#235,200
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
831
🇿🇦 South Africa
79
🇨🇩 DR Congo
62
🇮🇳 India
51
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
32
🇬🇧 England
18
🇱🇷 Liberia
9
🇲🇾 Malaysia
7
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
7
🇿🇲 Zambia
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
950 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
195
Would be under 30 (20%)
770
Would be 30–60 (79%)
15
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 980 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: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
65
International
84

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

📜 Delisha Through the Generations

Delisha has been around since the late 20th century, with its peak year being 1989 when 53 babies were given this name. Today, there are 950 people named Delisha living in the US, making it a very rare name. The majority of those named Delisha are now in their 30s to 60s, with 78% falling into this age range, indicating a slow decline in usage over recent decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 35
Louisiana 16
Michigan 11
Illinois 10
Mississippi 6
Kentucky 5

✨ Similar Names to Delisha

📄 About the Name Delisha

How Many People Have the Name Delisha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 950 people in the United States currently share the name Delisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 347,327 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Delisha a Common or Rare Name?

Delisha is classified as Very 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.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Delisha Most Popular?

The name Delisha reached peak popularity in 1989, with 53 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Delisha?

Approximately 950 people named Delisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 980. That works out to roughly 1 in 347,327 Americans.

Is Delisha a rare name?

Delisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 347,327 Americans has this name.

What does the name Delisha mean?

Delisha means "sweet".

Is Delisha more male or female?

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

When was Delisha most popular?

Delisha peaked in 1989 with 53 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US950
All-Time Births980
1 in X1 in 347,327
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1989
World Rank#235,200
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.