Total births
1,887
Girls' name · since 1916
Deloise
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 1,887 babies named Deloise, peaking in 1953. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,887
- total births
- 1916–1979
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Deloise is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,887 have been recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Deloise has been recorded 1,887 times among girls since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1979.
- 1,887 total births
- 1916–1979 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,887 girls have been named Deloise since 1916, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1979.
- 1,887
- total births
- 1916–1979
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Deloise was born in this single decade.
1953
Single peak year
86 babies were named Deloise in 1953 - its busiest year on record.
Deloise's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Deloise splits its recorded history at 1946: 65% of all births land in the more recent half, 35% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1975 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1953 peak of 86 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Deloise at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1953
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Deloise popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1979
- Peak year (1953)
- 86
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Deloise by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Deloise's strongest decade.
619 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Deloise births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 28
1910s
28 births
- 1920s 120
1920s
120 births
- 1930s
1930s
254 births
- 1940s
1940s
502 births
- 1950s
1950s
619 births
- 1960s
1960s
288 births
- 1970s 76
1970s
76 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 619 births (33% of all-time use).
How Deloise compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Deloise's total volume
Deloise vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Deloise by state
Where Deloise concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 257 | 13.6% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 176 | 9.3% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 144 | 7.6% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 82 | 4.3% |
| #5 | Arkansas | | 61 | 3.2% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 45 | 2.4% |
| #7 | Texas | | 42 | 2.2% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 24 | 1.3% |
Mississippi share of Deloise's total US births 13.6%
Even split
257 of 1,887 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Deloise appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deloise? ▼
1,887 babies have been named Deloise since 1916. It was last recorded in 1979. The peak year was 1953 with 86 births.
When was Deloise most popular? ▼
Deloise was most popular in the 1950s decade with 619 total births. The single peak year was 1953.
Where is Deloise most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deloise are Mississippi (257 births), Alabama (176 births), North Carolina (144 births).
How long has the name Deloise been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Deloise since 1916 -- 64 years through the most recent 1979 data.
What names are similar to Deloise? ▼
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 Deloise's data
- Deloise's decade-level peak was the 1950s (619 total births); usage has since declined to 76 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Deloises (257 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Deloise
Nearby Names Like Deloise
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deloise
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 Deloise side by side: Deloise vs Delores Deloise vs Della Deloise 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, 1916–1979 (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. "Deloise: Baby Name Since 1916 - 1,887 Births, Peak 1953." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deloise. 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 Deloise 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.