Holding steady.
Popularity of Delorse since 1918
Babies named Delorse per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1958, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Delorse's real moment was 1934.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 83 |
| 1930s | 251 |
| 1940s | 259 |
| 1950s | 320 |
| 1960s | 174 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Delorse is a rare girl's name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1918. While it never broke into the top 1000, it experienced a modest peak in 1934, when it was most frequently given. The name has remained stable in usage since then, with very occasional births. Its use is confined almost entirely to the United States, with no strong association with any particular state. Delorse is likely a respelling of Delores, itself a variant of Dolores, a name with Spanish origins tied to the Marian title 'Our Lady of Sorrows.' This connection gives the name a subtle religious undertone, though it is primarily a modern English coinage. Parents who choose Delorse may be drawn to its vintage sound and phonetic simplicity, as it avoids the more common Delores spelling.
Delorse likely originated as a phonetic variant or respelling of Delores, itself a variant of Dolores, derived from the Spanish title María de los Dolores ('Mary of the Sorrows'). The name was occasionally used in the United States during the early to mid-20th century, though it never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lola, Dee, Lors
Sibling names for Delorse
Names that share Delorse's style, for a brother or sister.
