Holding steady.
Popularity of Delrose since 1916
Babies named Delrose per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 18 |
| 1920s | 53 |
| 1930s | 50 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Delrose is a rare American invention from the early 20th century, first recorded in 1916. It reached its peak popularity in 1932 during the naming trends of the 1930s, a decade when blended and floral compound names gained some traction. Despite this brief period of use, Delrose has never cracked the national top 1000 and remains a highly uncommon choice. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it has neither seen a modern revival nor a significant decline in the few instances it appears. While no top states show notable concentration, Delrose exemplifies the kind of creative, Americana name that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive but intuitive in sound.
Delrose appears to be a 20th-century coinage, likely formed by combining the popular prefix 'Del-' (found in names like Delores or Delmar) with the floral name Rose. It was first recorded in the United States in 1916 and saw modest use during the 1930s, peaking in 1932. The name has never entered widespread usage and remains a rare choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dell, Rosie
Sibling names for Delrose
Names that share Delrose's style, for a brother or sister.
