Total births
2,812
Girls' name · since 1887
Delora
Since 1887, U.S. Social Security records show 2,812 babies named Delora, peaking in 1917. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,812
- total births
- 1887–2021
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 16%
- born in that decade
2,812 girls have been named Delora since 1887, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Delora recorded 2,812 times among girls since 1887, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1887 to 2021.
- 2,812 total births
- 1887–2021 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 16% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,812 girls have been named Delora since 1887, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 2021.
- 2,812
- total births
- 1887–2021
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 16%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named Delora was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
56 babies were named Delora in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Delora's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Delora's SSA record in two at 1950 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1894, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1917 peak of 56, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Delora at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1887
Delora popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–2021
- Peak year (1917)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 135 years of records
Delora by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Delora's strongest decade.
449 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
Delora births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 15
1890s
15 births
- 1900s 60
1900s
60 births
- 1910s
1910s
267 births
- 1920s
1920s
426 births
- 1930s
1930s
449 births
- 1940s
1940s
351 births
- 1950s
1950s
405 births
- 1960s
1960s
350 births
- 1970s
1970s
243 births
- 1980s 131
1980s
131 births
- 1990s 74
1990s
74 births
- 2000s 21
2000s
21 births
- 2010s 8
2010s
8 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 449 births (16% of all-time use).
How Delora 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 Delora's total volume
Delora vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Delora by state
Where Delora concentrates geographically, total births since 1887
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 67 | 2.4% |
| #2 | California | | 42 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 34 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 19 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Texas | | 18 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 16 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Arkansas | | 15 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 11 | 0.4% |
Kentucky share of Delora's total US births 2.4%
Even split
67 of 2,812 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Delora appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Delora? ▼
Delora has been given to 2,812 babies in the U.S. since 1887, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 56 babies were born in 1917, its single highest year.
When was Delora most popular? ▼
Delora was most popular in the 1930s decade with 449 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Delora most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Delora are Kentucky (67 births), California (42 births), Oklahoma (34 births).
How long has the name Delora been used? ▼
Records for Delora go back to 1887, giving 135 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Delora? ▼
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 Delora's data
- Delora's decade-level peak was the 1930s (449 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Deloras (67 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Delora
Nearby Names Like Delora
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Delora
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 Delora side by side: Delora vs Delores Delora vs Della Delora 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, 1887–2021 (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. "Delora: Baby Name Since 1887 - 2,812 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/delora. 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 Delora 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.