Total births
337
Girls' name · since 1948
Delbra
Since 1948, U.S. Social Security records show 337 babies named Delbra, peaking in 1952. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 337
- total births
- 1948–1966
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
Delbra is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 337 have been recorded since 1948.
Delbra has 337 recorded births among girls since 1948, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1950s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 1966.
- 337 total births
- 1948–1966 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 78% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
337 girls have been named Delbra since 1948, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1966.
- 337
- total births
- 1948–1966
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Delbra was born in this single decade.
1952
Single peak year
35 babies were named Delbra in 1952 - its busiest year on record.
Delbra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Delbra splits its recorded history at 1957: 34% of all births land in the more recent half, 66% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1965 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1952 peak of 35 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Delbra at a glance
Last recorded 1966Peak year
1952
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1948
Delbra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–1966
- Peak year (1952)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Delbra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Delbra's strongest decade.
263 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Delbra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 18
1940s
18 births
- 1950s
1950s
263 births
- 1960s 56
1960s
56 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 263 births (78% of all-time use).
Delbra by state
Where Delbra concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 24 | 7.1% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 8 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 5 | 1.5% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.5% |
Alabama share of Delbra's total US births 7.1%
Even split
24 of 337 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Delbra? ▼
Since 1948, Social Security records show 337 babies named Delbra. The most recent recorded year was 1966. Its busiest year on record was 1952, with 35 births.
When was Delbra most popular? ▼
Delbra was most popular in the 1950s decade with 263 total births. The single peak year was 1952.
Where is Delbra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Delbra are Alabama (24 births), Georgia (8 births), Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Delbra been used? ▼
Records for Delbra go back to 1948, giving 19 years of history through 1966.
What names are similar to Delbra? ▼
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 Delbra's data
- Delbra's decade-level peak was the 1950s (263 total births); usage has since declined to 56 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Delbras (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- 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 Delbra
Nearby Names Like Delbra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Delbra
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 Delbra side by side: Delbra vs Delores Delbra vs Della Delbra 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, 1948–1966 (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. "Delbra: Baby Name Since 1948 - 337 Births, Peak 1952." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/delbra. 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 Delbra 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.