How Many People Are Named Delilah?
62,507
people in the United States are named Delilah
1 in 5,359 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#950
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0187%
Of US population
Peak Year
2024
4,240 births
Trend
↑
Rising
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, English
Pronunciation:
di-LIE-lə (English)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Means "delicate, weak, languishing" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament she is the lover of Samson, whom she betrays to the Philistines by cutting his hair, which is the source of his power. Despite her character flaws, the name began to be used by the Puritans in the 17th century. It has been used occasionally in the English-speaking world since that time.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 16.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
12,741
Texas
7,880
Illinois
2,823
New York
2,815
Florida
2,529
Ohio
1,749
Arizona
1,589
Michigan
1,485
Pennsylvania
1,454
Indiana
1,427
💡 Fun Facts About "Delilah"
- 4,240 babies were named Delilah in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2024
- Currently rising in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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