Delight
girl nameDelight entered the US charts in 1897, peaked at #1219 in 1902, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1897–2025
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rank today
#1219
peak (1902)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1555 |
| 1900s | #1606 |
| 1910s | #2281 |
| 1920s | #2202 |
| 1930s | #1947 |
| 1940s | #2531 |
| 1950s | #3035 |
| 1960s | #4704 |
| 1970s | #6813 |
| 1980s | #8728 |
| 1990s | #9559 |
| 2000s | #17504 |
| 2010s | #12035 |
| 2020s | #12871 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Delight are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Delight alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Delight in 2025?
- Delight is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Delight most popular?
- Delight peaked in 1902, reaching #1219 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Delight with classmates?
- Delight will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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