Boy · #11,354 in 2026

Delawrence

Name: Popularity of the name Delawrence in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Delawrence, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,354

Peak Rank

#4,495 (1980)

Total Babies

130

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1966

First Year

2004

Last Year

1980

Peak Year

#4495

Peak Rank

130

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Delawrence

Delawrence first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1966, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 8 Delawrences were born — ranking #4,495 that year. As of 2026, Delawrence ranks #11,354 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 130 Delawrences have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Delawrence

Phonetically similar names — useful when Delawrence is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dolores
Delores
Doloris
Deliverance
Delorenzo
Deference
Dalliance
Dorrance
Delora
Tolerance
Difference
Delirious

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Delawrence

What does the name Delawrence mean?

Delawrence is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1966. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Delawrence in 2026?

In 2026, Delawrence ranks #11,354 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Delawrence most popular?

Delawrence reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #4,495 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Delawrence a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Delawrence is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Delawrence?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Delawrence include Larren, Josheph, Johm. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Delawrence

Delawrence is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1966 and has accumulated 130 births in the dataset. Delawrence's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #4,495. Use the chart and map above to compare Delawrence's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.