Holding steady.
Popularity of Delois since 1912
Babies named Delois per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 168 |
| 1920s | 649 |
| 1930s | 1,539 |
| 1940s | 2,495 |
| 1950s | 2,346 |
| 1960s | 952 |
| 1970s | 218 |
| 1980s | 92 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Delois is a largely forgotten name from mid-20th-century America, first recorded in 1912. While it never cracked the top 1000, its peak year came in 1948, reflecting the broader popularity of names like Debra and Delores at that time. The name was given to fewer than 1 in every 100,000 babies in recent years, making it an exceedingly rare choice. The trajectory of Delois has been stable but minimal, with no notable revival in later decades. Its origins are uncertain but likely represent a creative feminine coinage of the era, blending a fashionable prefix with a familiar root name.
Delois appears to be a modern coinage from the early 20th century, likely formed by combining the prefix 'De-' (common in coined names of the era) with the name Lois or a similar sound. It never entered widespread use, remaining a rare given name. Its peak usage occurred in the late 1940s, with no long-established historical or linguistic roots.
Where Delois is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dee, Lois
Variants: DeLois, De Lois
Sibling names for Delois
Names that share Delois's style, for a brother or sister.
