Del
girl nameDel entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1931 in 1956, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1931
peak (1956)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4272 |
| 1920s | #3507 |
| 1930s | #2452 |
| 1940s | #2959 |
| 1950s | #2389 |
| 1960s | #3759 |
| 1970s | #7393 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Del are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Del alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Del in 2025?
- Del is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Del most popular?
- Del peaked in 1956, reaching #1931 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Del with classmates?
- Del will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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