boy's name
Delonta
duh-LON-tuh (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 350
Delonta is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 6 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 1989, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Delonta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 112 |
| 1990s | 121 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 13 |
How Popular Is Delonta?
In 2012, Delonta was given to 6 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 Delonta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Delonta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Delonta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Delonta
- English duh-LON-tuh
Sibling Names for Delonta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Delonta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Delonta
How popular is the name Delonta?
In 2012, Delonta was given to 6 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 Delonta a girl's or a boy's name?
Delonta is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Delonta?
Delonta has 3 syllables.
When was Delonta most popular?
Delonta peaked in 1989, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.