Total births
267
Girls' name · since 1921
Delona
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 267 babies named Delona, peaking in 1966. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 267
- total births
- 1921–1998
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Delona is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 267 have been recorded since 1921.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Delona has been recorded 267 times among girls since 1921, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1998.
- 267 total births
- 1921–1998 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
267 girls have been named Delona since 1921, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1998.
- 267
- total births
- 1921–1998
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Delona was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
12 babies were named Delona in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Delona's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Delona splits its recorded history at 1955: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1932 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1966 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Delona at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Delona popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1998
- Peak year (1966)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Delona popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1933 (Delona as boys' name)
Delona by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Delona's strongest decade.
69 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Delona births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 13
1920s
13 births
- 1930s 19
1930s
19 births
- 1940s
1940s
57 births
- 1950s
1950s
66 births
- 1960s
1960s
69 births
- 1970s
1970s
37 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 69 births (26% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Delona? ▼
267 babies have been named Delona since 1921. It was last recorded in 1998. The peak year was 1966 with 12 births.
When was Delona most popular? ▼
Delona was most popular in the 1960s decade with 69 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
How long has the name Delona been used? ▼
Records for Delona go back to 1921, giving 78 years of history through 1998.
What names are similar to Delona? ▼
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 Delona's data
- Delona's decade-level peak was the 1960s (69 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Delona
Nearby Names Like Delona
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Delona
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 Delona side by side: Delona vs Delores Delona vs Della Delona vs Delilah
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1921–1998 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Delona: Baby Name Since 1921 - 267 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/delona. 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 Delona 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 June 2026.