Total births
247
Girls' name · since 1905
Delcia
Since 1905, U.S. Social Security records show 247 babies named Delcia, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 247
- total births
- 1905–1972
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
247 girls have been named Delcia since 1905, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Delcia has been recorded 247 times among girls since 1905, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1905 to 1972.
- 247 total births
- 1905–1972 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
247 girls have been named Delcia since 1905, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1972.
- 247
- total births
- 1905–1972
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Delcia was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
13 babies were named Delcia in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Delcia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Delcia's SSA record in two at 1934 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1905, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1928 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Delcia at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1905
Delcia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1905–1972
- Peak year (1928)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Delcia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Delcia's strongest decade.
71 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Delcia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 28
1910s
28 births
- 1920s
1920s
71 births
- 1930s
1930s
44 births
- 1940s
1940s
33 births
- 1950s
1950s
42 births
- 1960s 19
1960s
19 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 71 births (29% of all-time use).
Delcia by state
Where Delcia concentrates geographically, total births since 1905
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 5 | 2.0% |
Tennessee share of Delcia's total US births 2.0%
5 of 247 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Delcia? ▼
Since 1905, Social Security records show 247 babies named Delcia. The most recent recorded year was 1972. Its busiest year on record was 1928, with 13 births.
When was Delcia most popular? ▼
Delcia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 71 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Delcia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Delcia are Tennessee (5 births).
How long has the name Delcia been used? ▼
Records for Delcia go back to 1905, giving 68 years of history through 1972.
What names are similar to Delcia? ▼
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 Delcia's data
- Delcia's decade-level peak was the 1920s (71 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Delcias (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Delcia
Nearby Names Like Delcia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Delcia
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 Delcia side by side: Delcia vs Delores Delcia vs Della Delcia vs Delilah
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1905–1972 (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. "Delcia: Baby Name Since 1905 - 247 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/delcia. 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 Delcia 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.