girl's name
Delois
deh-LOYS (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 8,622
Delois is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1999 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1948, when 321 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Delois Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 191 |
| 1920s | 683 |
| 1930s | 1,586 |
| 1940s | 2,513 |
| 1950s | 2,346 |
| 1960s | 952 |
| 1970s | 218 |
| 1980s | 92 |
| 1990s | 41 |
How Popular Is Delois?
In 1999, Delois was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Delois
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Delois Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Delois over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Delois
- English deh-LOYS
Sibling Names for Delois
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Delois — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Delois
How popular is the name Delois?
In 1999, Delois was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Delois a girl's or a boy's name?
Delois is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Delois?
Delois has 2 syllables.
When was Delois most popular?
Delois peaked in 1948, when 321 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.