A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Delina since 1887
Babies named Delina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2025, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Delina's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 34 |
| 1910s | 50 |
| 1920s | 77 |
| 1930s | 41 |
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 83 |
| 1960s | 188 |
| 1970s | 189 |
| 1980s | 173 |
| 1990s | 153 |
| 2000s | 274 |
| 2010s | 375 |
| 2020s | 238 |
Meaning & origin
Delina is a rare but enduring name, first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1887, the same year it reached its peak rank of 3249. After a long period of decline, it began a gradual rise in 1996 and continues to gain modest traction. As of 2025, approximately 1 in 33,485 newborns are named Delina, making it a distinctive choice. The name is most frequently found in California. Its origins are somewhat obscure; it likely evolved as a elaboration of Delia or a diminutive of Adeline. Delina fits a pattern of late-19th-century feminine names ending in '-ina' that are now experiencing a revival. Parents drawn to vintage names with a soft, melodic sound may find Delina appealing for its rarity and gentle charm.
Delina likely emerged as a diminutive or variant of names like Adeline or Delia, common in the 19th century. Its first recorded use in U.S. data is 1887, the same year it reached its peak rank. The name has seen a revival in recent decades, gaining modest popularity again since the late 1990s.
Where Delina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Delina” around the world
Where Delina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lina, Dell, Delly
Variants: Delina, Delyna
Sibling names for Delina
Names that share Delina's style, for a brother or sister.
