How Many People Are Named Delorean?

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

Delorean
Very Rare

A very rare name, Delorean is mostly male and has only been given to 343 babies in the U.S. ever. Just 1 in 997,415 Americans carries this moniker. It peaked in 1984 with 36 births and most people named Delorean are in their 30s and 40s.

~331
Living in US
1 in 997,415
Americans
1984
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Of the Lorean or from the place associated with laurel trees
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Ambitious Visionary Independent Confident
11
Life Path Number

The number 11 is a master number in numerology, representing heightened intuition, spiritual insight, and the potential for inspiring others. People with this life path number are often seen as visionary and deeply sensitive to the world around them.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

526
Worldwide Bearers
#649,894
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
331
🇷🇺 Russia
22
🇿🇦 South Africa
7
🇹🇭 Thailand
2
🇦🇷 Argentina
1
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇬🇹 Guatemala
1
🇵🇾 Paraguay
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
286 (86%)
♀ Female
45 (14%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
95
Would be under 30 (28%)
248
Would be 30–60 (72%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 343 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: 1984

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
87
International
57

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

📜 Delorean Through the Generations

Delorean has a unique story, with only 343 total births in the U.S. but 331 people still alive today, showing a slight decline. The peak year was 1984, when 36 babies were named Delorean, which aligns with the majority of current bearers being in their 30s and 40s. This name is quite rare, with just 1 in 997,415 Americans sharing it. Interestingly, despite the small number of new births, the name remains popular among adults, suggesting a strong cultural impact from the iconic car and movie references.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Michigan 24
Illinois 6
Ohio 6
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Delorean

📄 About the Name Delorean

How Many People Have the Name Delorean?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 331 people in the United States currently share the name Delorean. That works out to roughly 1 in every 997,415 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Delorean a Common or Rare Name?

Delorean 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 Delorean in SSA data, approximately 86% are male and 14% are female.

When Was Delorean Most Popular?

The name Delorean reached peak popularity in 1984, with 36 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 Delorean?

Approximately 331 people named Delorean live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 343. That works out to roughly 1 in 997,415 Americans.

Is Delorean a rare name?

Delorean is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 997,415 Americans has this name.

What does the name Delorean mean?

Delorean means "Of the Lorean or from the place associated with laurel trees".

Is Delorean more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 86% of people named Delorean are male and 14% are female.

When was Delorean most popular?

Delorean peaked in 1984 with 36 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 US331
All-Time Births343
1 in X1 in 997,415
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1984
World Rank#649,894
Male %86%
Female %14%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.