Total births
30
Unisex name · since 1955
Delain
Delain has 30 recorded births since 1955 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1962 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 30
- total births
- 1955–1971
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Delain is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 30 have been recorded since 1955.
Social Security Administration records show Delain recorded 30 times among girls since 1955, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 1971.
- 30 total births
- 1955–1971 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
30 girls have been named Delain since 1955, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1971.
- 30
- total births
- 1955–1971
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Delain was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
7 babies were named Delain in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Delain's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Delain splits its recorded history at 1962: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1955 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1962 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Delain at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Delain popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–1971
- Peak year (1962)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Delain popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1933 (Delain as boys' name)
Delain by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Delain's strongest decade.
13 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Delain births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
11 births
- 1960s
1960s
13 births
- 1970s
1970s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 13 births (43% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Delain? ▼
30 babies have been named Delain since 1955. It was last recorded in 1971. The peak year was 1962 with 7 births.
When was Delain most popular? ▼
Delain was most popular in the 1960s decade with 13 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Is Delain a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Delain is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 30 births, and as a boy's name it has 5 births.
How long has the name Delain been used? ▼
Records for Delain go back to 1955, giving 17 years of history through 1971.
What names are similar to Delain? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Delores, Della, Delilah, Delaney, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Delain's data
- Delain's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (13 total births) through the 1970s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Delain
Nearby Names Like Delain
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Delain
Delores Girl
#10300 117,821 births
Della Girl
#579 70,810 births
Delilah Girl
#50 66,683 births
Delaney Girl
#216 45,437 births
Delia Girl
#1509 37,318 births
Compare Delain side by side: Delain vs Delores Delain vs Della Delain vs Delilah
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1955–1971 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Delain: Baby Name Since 1955 - 30 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/delain. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Delain draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.