Holding steady.
Popularity of Delonta since 1975
Babies named Delonta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 112 |
| 1990s | 121 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Delonta is a modern American invention that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1975. It exemplifies a naming trend of the 1970s and 1980s, where the prefix De- was combined with melodic sounds to create distinctive names. The name peaked in usage in 1989, but has never entered the top 1000. It is predominantly given to boys, and its trajectory has been stable at very low frequency. Delonta remains a rare choice, primarily used in African American communities, reflecting a broader cultural tradition of creating unique names. While never ranking nationally or appearing in top states, the name saw its highest recorded usage during the 1980s, particularly around 1989.
Delonta is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1975. It likely combines the fashionable prefix De- with a sound reminiscent of names like LaDonna or Alonzo, or may be a variant of Delonte. The name never entered widespread use; its peak popularity came in 1989.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: D, Lonnie
Sibling names for Delonta
Names that share Delonta's style, for a brother or sister.
