Delois
Delois is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Derived from Lois, meaning 'desirable' or 'more agreeable', or Delores, meaning 'sorrows'.
Origin and history
Delois is an American creation, likely formed as an elaborated variant of the traditional name Lois or Delores. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is extremely rare for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
8,500 babies in the United States have been named Delois since 1880. It ranks #1816 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (14.2 %)
- AL (13.3 %)
- MS (11.2 %)
- AR (10.7 %)
- TX (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 168 |
| 1920-1930 | 649 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,539 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,495 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,346 |
| 1960-1970 | 952 |
| 1970-1980 | 218 |
| 1980-1990 | 92 |
| 1990-2000 | 41 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name enjoyed its peak popularity in the United States between the 1930s and 1950s.
- It originated from the popular practice of adding the French-sounding prefix 'De-' to established classic names.