Delilah
Delilah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Delicate, weak, or languishing.
Origin and history
Delilah is a name of Hebrew origin traditionally interpreted as meaning 'delicate' or 'languishing'. In the Old Testament, Delilah is a central figure in the story of Samson. The name has experienced a significant surge in modern U.S. popularity, aided in part by contemporary pop culture.
Popularity in the United States
66,683 babies in the United States have been named Delilah since 1880. It ranks #495 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #55.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.7 %)
- TX (13.6 %)
- NY (4.8 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 138 |
| 1890-1900 | 209 |
| 1900-1910 | 195 |
| 1910-1920 | 501 |
| 1920-1930 | 605 |
| 1930-1940 | 539 |
| 1940-1950 | 740 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,633 |
| 1960-1970 | 802 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,477 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,895 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,822 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,610 |
| 2010-2019 | 25,018 |
| 2020-2029 | 23,499 |
Famous people named Delilah
- Delilah Rene: Radio host, Author
- Delilah Belle Hamlin: Model, Influencer
Nicknames
Lila, Dee, Dilah
Fun facts
- The name experienced a notable rise in popularity in the mid-2000s following the release of the hit song 'Hey There Delilah' by Plain White T's.
- Derives from the Hebrew root 'dallat', which conveys lightness, weakness, or delicacy.