Total births
719
Unisex name · since 1943
Delynn
Delynn has 719 recorded births since 1943 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1958 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 719
- total births
- 1943–2011
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Delynn sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 719 recorded since 1943.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Delynn has been recorded 719 times among girls since 1943, 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 1943 to 2011.
- 719 total births
- 1943–2011 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
719 girls have been named Delynn since 1943, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2011.
- 719
- total births
- 1943–2011
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Delynn was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
36 babies were named Delynn in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Delynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Delynn's SSA record in two at 1969 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1944, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1958 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Delynn at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1943
Delynn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1943–2011
- Peak year (1958)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Delynn popularity over time - boys
99 total births recorded since 1931 (Delynn as boys' name)
Delynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Delynn's strongest decade.
267 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Delynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 39
1940s
39 births
- 1950s
1950s
190 births
- 1960s
1960s
267 births
- 1970s
1970s
128 births
- 1980s 51
1980s
51 births
- 1990s 26
1990s
26 births
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 267 births (37% of all-time use).
How Delynn 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 Delynn's total volume
Delynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Delynn by state
Where Delynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1943
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 85 | 11.8% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
Michigan share of Delynn's total US births 11.8%
Even split
85 of 719 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Delynn? ▼
719 babies have been named Delynn since 1943. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 1958 with 36 births.
When was Delynn most popular? ▼
Delynn was most popular in the 1960s decade with 267 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Delynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Delynn are Michigan (85 births), California (11 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Delynn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Delynn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 719 births, and as a boy's name it has 99 births.
How long has the name Delynn been used? ▼
Records for Delynn go back to 1943, giving 69 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Delynn? ▼
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 Delynn's data
- Delynn's decade-level peak was the 1960s (267 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Delynns (85 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Delynn
Nearby Names Like Delynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Delynn
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 Delynn side by side: Delynn vs Delores Delynn vs Della Delynn vs Delilah
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1943–2011 (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. "Delynn: Baby Name Since 1943 - 719 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/delynn. 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 Delynn 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.