Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Delilah.
National Rank (2025)
#51
All-Time Peak Rank
#50 (2024)
Total U.S. Births
66,683
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Delilah Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Delilah
According to SSA data, Delilah achieved its highest historical rank of #50 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 4,254 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 51.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Delilah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+51.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,254Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
8yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:138
1890s:209
1900s:195
1910s:501
1920s:605
1930s:539
1940s:740
1950s:1,633
1960s:802
1970s:1,477
1980s:1,895
1990s:1,822
2000s:7,610
2010s:25,018
2020s:23,499
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesDe-li-lah
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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