How Many People Are Named Deloria?
Complete statistics for the name Deloria: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Deloria is a very rare feminine name, likely derived from the Spanish "Dolores" meaning sorrows or grief. There are roughly 273 people living in the US today with this name, which means about 1 in 1,207,153 Americans share it. It's particularly striking that 83% of bearers are over 60, making it a true generational gem.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents independence, leadership, and pioneering spirit. It's associated with ambition and a strong drive to forge one's own path in life.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 75All 425 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: 1951Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Deloria Through the Generations
Deloria tells an interesting generational story through its numbers. With only 425 total births recorded in the US, it's always been an uncommon choice, but it found its modest peak in 1951 with 18 births that year. That postwar era was clearly the name's golden moment. Today, the average bearer is around 75 years old, and the age breakdown paints a vivid picture: 353 of the estimated 273 living bearers fall into the over-60 category, while just 72 are between 30 and 60, and there aren't any under 30 at all. This means Deloria hasn't been given to newborns in recent decades. Globally, it's ranked at number 308,550, with about 716 bearers worldwide, most of whom reside in the United States. The name's trend is stable rather than declining sharply, but it's clear that without new births, Deloria will gradually fade from use. It's a name that belongs firmly to the mid-20th century, carrying a quiet elegance that today's parents haven't rediscovered.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Deloria's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Deloria
How Many People Have the Name Deloria?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 408 people in the United States currently share the name Deloria. That works out to roughly 1 in every 812,376 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Deloria a Common or Rare Name?
Deloria 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 Deloria Mean?
Deloria means "Of sorrows or grief" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Deloria in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Deloria Most Popular?
The name Deloria reached peak popularity in 1951, with 18 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 Deloria?
Approximately 408 people named Deloria live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 408. That works out to roughly 1 in 812,376 Americans.
Is Deloria a rare name?
Deloria is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 812,376 Americans has this name.
What does the name Deloria mean?
Deloria means "Of sorrows or grief" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Deloria more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Deloria are male and 100% are female.
When was Deloria most popular?
Deloria peaked in 1951 with 18 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.