Girl · #8,761 in 2026

Delene

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

Current Rank

#8,761

Peak Rank

#1,952 (1960)

Total Babies

838

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1989

Last Year

1960

Peak Year

#1952

Peak Rank

838

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Delene

Delene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1915, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 34 Delenes were born — ranking #1,952 that year. As of 2026, Delene ranks #8,761 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 838 Delenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Delene

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Delene

What does the name Delene mean?

Delene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Delene in 2026?

In 2026, Delene ranks #8,761 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Delene most popular?

Delene reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #1,952 that year with 34 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Delene most popular?

Delene has historically been most popular in Alabama, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Delene.

Is Delene a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Delene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Delene include Ovie, Montie, Girtie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Delene

Delene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 838 births in the dataset. Delene's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #1,952. Use the chart and map above to compare Delene'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.