Deloris
Deloris is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Sorrows, derived from Latin 'dolor'.
Origin and history
Deloris is a variant spelling of Dolores, derived from the Spanish title for the Virgin Mary, 'Nuestra Señora de los Dolores' (Our Lady of Sorrows). It gained notable popularity in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century before declining in contemporary usage. Today, it stands as a vintage variant of a classic religious name.
Popularity in the United States
34,683 babies in the United States have been named Deloris since 1880. It ranks #752 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2094.
States where it is most popular
- SC (6.8 %)
- WV (5.2 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
- IN (4.5 %)
- NC (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 118 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,139 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,737 |
| 1930-1940 | 8,984 |
| 1940-1950 | 8,963 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,593 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,695 |
| 1970-1980 | 775 |
| 1980-1990 | 355 |
| 1990-2000 | 209 |
| 2000-2010 | 81 |
| 2010-2019 | 20 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Famous people named Deloris
- Deloris Frimpong Manso: Television Presenter, Entrepreneur
Nicknames
Lori, Dee, Dolly
Fun facts
- Deloris developed as an English phonetic variant of the traditional Spanish spelling Dolores.
- The name enjoyed its highest U.S. popularity during the 1920s through the 1950s.