How Many People Are Named Delois?

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

Delois
Very Rare
Spanish

Delois is a name with a classic feel and a very rare presence. About 5,020 people named Delois are living in the US today, making it so uncommon that only 1 in 65,734 Americans shares this name. It peaked in 1948 with 321 births that year.

~5,020
Living in US
1 in 65,734
Americans
1948
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A variant of Delores, meaning sorrows or from the sorrowful one
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Compassionate Resilient Warm Strong-willed
1
Life Path Number

The number 1 in numerology represents leadership, independence, and a pioneering spirit. People associated with this number tend to be ambitious self-starters who forge their own path with confidence and determination.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,020
Worldwide Bearers
#67,220
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1
🇹🇿 Tanzania
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
15 (0%)
♀ Female
5,005 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 79
7
Would be under 30 (0%)
591
Would be 30–60 (7%)
8,024
Would be over 60 (93%)

All 8,622 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: 1948

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
69
Modern Appeal
31
International
5

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

📜 Delois Through the Generations

The name Delois has a rich history, particularly from the mid-20th century when it was quite popular. With just 8,622 total births across all time, the gap between the peak year and current living individuals is significant, indicating a long-standing tradition. The majority, 93%, are over 60, suggesting a strong connection to older generations. This stability in usage over decades adds to its unique character, making it a name that carries a lot of history and tradition.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 963
Alabama 904
Mississippi 760
Arkansas 727
Texas 642
Tennessee 561
Georgia 523
Virginia 439
Oklahoma 322
South Carolina 210

✨ Similar Names to Delois

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Delois's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Delois

How Many People Have the Name Delois?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,020 people in the United States currently share the name Delois. That works out to roughly 1 in every 65,734 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Delois a Common or Rare Name?

Delois 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.

What Does the Name Delois Mean?

Delois means "A variant of Delores, meaning sorrows or from the sorrowful one" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Delois Most Popular?

The name Delois reached peak popularity in 1948, with 321 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Delois?

Approximately 5,020 people named Delois live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,622. That works out to roughly 1 in 65,734 Americans.

Is Delois a rare name?

Delois is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 65,734 Americans has this name.

What does the name Delois mean?

Delois means "A variant of Delores, meaning sorrows or from the sorrowful one" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Delois more male or female?

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

When was Delois most popular?

Delois peaked in 1948 with 321 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US5,020
All-Time Births8,622
1 in X1 in 65,734
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age79
Peak Year1948
World Rank#67,220
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.