Girl · #4,574 in 2026

Delorus

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

Current Rank

#4,574

Peak Rank

#3,344 (1917)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1912

First Year

1944

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#3344

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Delorus

Delorus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 8 Deloruss were born — ranking #3,344 that year. As of 2026, Delorus ranks #4,574 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 75 Deloruss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Delorus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Delorus 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
Delora
Dolorous
Dolourous
Delors
Deloris
Delicious
Delirious
Delerious
Damaris

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Delorus

What does the name Delorus mean?

Delorus is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Delorus in 2026?

In 2026, Delorus ranks #4,574 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Delorus most popular?

Delorus reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #3,344 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Delorus a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Delorus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Delorus include Luvada, Alzena, Ethelwyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Delorus

Delorus is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 75 births in the dataset. Delorus's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #3,344. Use the chart and map above to compare Delorus'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.