Holding steady.
Popularity of Delories since 1915
Babies named Delories per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 159 |
| 1930s | 321 |
| 1940s | 420 |
| 1950s | 239 |
| 1960s | 76 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Delories is a rare name that emerged in the United States in 1915, with its greatest usage occurring in the 1940s, hitting a peak in 1941. Since that time, its use has been minimal, remaining stable at a very low level through the latest data in 2025. The name did not appear among the top 1,000 names for any recent year, and estimates suggest fewer than 1 in a million newborns received the name in 2025. Lacking in notable historical bearers, Delories remains an obscure variant of more common forms like Delores and Dolores. Its connection to the Spanish title for the Virgin Mary lends it a subtle religious resonance, but most modern parents would encounter it as a vintage curiosity.
Delories is a variant spelling of Delores, which comes from the Spanish name Dolores, short for María de los Dolores, a title of the Virgin Mary referring to the 'sorrows'. The name gained some popularity in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dee, Lori, Lola
Sibling names for Delories
Names that share Delories's style, for a brother or sister.
