Boy · #10,768 in 2026

Delonta

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

Current Rank

#10,768

Peak Rank

#2,545 (1989)

Total Babies

350

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1975

First Year

2012

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#2545

Peak Rank

350

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Delonta

Delonta first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 25 Delontas were born — ranking #2,545 that year. As of 2026, Delonta ranks #10,768 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 350 Delontas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Delonta

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

Delante
Delinda
Dolente
Delmonte
Delena
Deluna
Delano
Delana
Adelante
Adelanto
Delaunay
Delantal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Delonta

What does the name Delonta mean?

Delonta is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Delonta in 2026?

In 2026, Delonta ranks #10,768 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Delonta most popular?

Delonta reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #2,545 that year with 25 babies given the name.

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

Delonta has historically been most popular in District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Delonta.

Is Delonta a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Delonta?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Delonta include Rayland, Jarmal, Tiara. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Delonta

Delonta is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 350 births in the dataset. Delonta's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #2,545. Use the chart and map above to compare Delonta'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.