Declining since 2021, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Delsa since 1917
Babies named Delsa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 51 |
| 1930s | 39 |
| 1940s | 26 |
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Delsa is a rare feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1917. That year marked its peak rank of 14,942, and it has fallen in use steadily since 2021. In the most recent data for 2025, the name occurs at a rate of approximately 1 in every 321,453 newborns, reflecting its continued rarity. The name's exact origins are unclear, but it likely emerged as an American variant or combination of other names common in the early 20th century, such as Elsa or Della. It has never been associated with any U.S. state as a particular favorite, and its overall usage has remained consistently low for over a century.
Delsa is a name of uncertain origin, first appearing in the United States in the early 20th century. It may be a variant of Elsa, a diminutive of Elizabeth, or a combination of names like Della and Elsa. Its use has always been rare, peaking in 1917 with a rank of 14,942 and never entering the top 1,000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dell, Elsa
Sibling names for Delsa
Names that share Delsa's style, for a brother or sister.
