Total births
1,142
Girls' name · since 1918
Delorse
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 1,142 babies named Delorse, peaking in 1958. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,142
- total births
- 1918–1984
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Delorse is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,142 have been recorded since 1918.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Delorse has been recorded 1,142 times among girls since 1918, 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 1918 to 1984.
- 1,142 total births
- 1918–1984 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,142 girls have been named Delorse since 1918, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1984.
- 1,142
- total births
- 1918–1984
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Delorse was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
38 babies were named Delorse in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Delorse's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Delorse splits its recorded history at 1949: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1918 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1958 peak of 38 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Delorse at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Delorse popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–1984
- Peak year (1958)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Delorse by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Delorse's strongest decade.
320 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Delorse births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 83
1920s
83 births
- 1930s
1930s
251 births
- 1940s
1940s
259 births
- 1950s
1950s
320 births
- 1960s
1960s
174 births
- 1970s 45
1970s
45 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 320 births (28% of all-time use).
How Delorse 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 Delorse's total volume
Delorse vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Delorse by state
Where Delorse concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 18 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
Missouri share of Delorse's total US births 1.6%
Even split
18 of 1,142 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Delorse? ▼
Delorse has been given to 1,142 babies in the U.S. since 1918, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1984. 38 babies were born in 1958, its single highest year.
When was Delorse most popular? ▼
Delorse was most popular in the 1950s decade with 320 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Delorse most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Delorse are Missouri (18 births), Kentucky (10 births), Tennessee (6 births).
How long has the name Delorse been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Delorse since 1918 -- 67 years through the most recent 1984 data.
What names are similar to Delorse? ▼
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 Delorse's data
- Delorse's decade-level peak was the 1950s (320 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Missouri records the most Delorses (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri 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 Delorse
Nearby Names Like Delorse
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Delorse
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 Delorse side by side: Delorse vs Delores Delorse vs Della Delorse 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, 1918–1984 (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. "Delorse: Baby Name Since 1918 - 1,142 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/delorse. 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 Delorse 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.