Unisex · #12,230 in 2026

Delorean

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#2,036 (1984)
Total Babies
297
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #6,292 (46 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,036 (297 total)
👦As Boy Name
1982
First Year
2023
Last Year
1984
Peak Year
#2036
Peak Rank
297
Total Count
27
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1982
First Year
1990
Last Year
1984
Peak Year
#6292
Peak Rank
46
Total Count
6
Years Active

The Story of Delorean

As a girl name

Delorean first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1982, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 10 Deloreans were born — ranking #6,292 that year. As of 2026, Delorean ranks #10,193 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 46 Deloreans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Delorean first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1982, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 26 Deloreans were born — ranking #2,036 that year. As of 2026, Delorean ranks #12,230 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 297 Deloreans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Delorean

Phonetically similar names — useful when Delorean 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 Delorean

What does the name Delorean mean?
Delorean is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Delorean in 2026?
In 2026, Delorean ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Delorean most popular?
Delorean reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #2,036 that year with 26 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Delorean most popular?
Delorean has historically been most popular in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Delorean.
Is Delorean a unisex name?
Yes — Delorean is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 13% of Deloreans assigned female and 87% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Delorean?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Delorean include Londell, Callaway, Jeter. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Delorean

Delorean is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 297 births in the dataset. Delorean's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #2,036. Use the chart and map above to compare Delorean'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.