Holding steady.
Popularity of Delise since 1951
Babies named Delise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 68 |
| 1960s | 117 |
| 1970s | 51 |
| 1980s | 57 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Delise is a rare American given name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1951. Its spelling suggests a mid-20th-century coinage, possibly blending the fashionable Del- prefix with a feminine -ise ending. The name reached its highest recorded usage, its peak year, in 1962, but it never entered the Top 1000, reflecting its enduring rarity. The trajectory has been stable, with occasional reappearances in small numbers. While its etymology is uncertain, it fits alongside similar sounding names popular in the 1960s. Delise remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive but accessible name.
Delise first appeared in U.S. records in 1951. It is likely a creative spelling or variant of names like Delice (from Old French delice 'delight') or a combination of the popular Del- prefix (as in Delores or Delia) with the fashionable -ise suffix. No clear etymological root in a classical language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deli, Lise
Sibling names for Delise
Names that share Delise's style, for a brother or sister.
