Delilah
girl name#51 in 2025Delilah entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #50 in 2024, ranks #51 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#51
rank today
#50
peak (2024)
4,137
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #571 |
| 1890s | #660 |
| 1900s | #850 |
| 1910s | #846 |
| 1920s | #961 |
| 1930s | #958 |
| 1940s | #986 |
| 1950s | #754 |
| 1960s | #1303 |
| 1970s | #913 |
| 1980s | #885 |
| 1990s | #1091 |
| 2000s | #506 |
| 2010s | #129 |
| 2020s | #57 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Delilah has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 63,500 people named Delilah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Delilah is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Delilah in 2025?
- Delilah ranks #51 among US girl names in 2025, with 4,137 babies given the name.
- When was the name Delilah most popular?
- Delilah peaked in 2024, reaching #50 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Delilah with classmates?
- Delilah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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