Deloras
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 908 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Deloras is a vintage name that peaked in the pre-war decades and has since faded from common use. For parents drawn to retro charm, that quiet history is part of the appeal.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
Deloras is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Deloras is a girl's baby name of Spanish origin, a variant of Dolores, from the Spanish dolores, meaning 'sorrows' or 'pains,' used in the religious title Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (Our Lady of Sorrows), a Marian devotion honoring Mary's suffering at the crucifixion.
The Deloras spelling gives the traditional Dolores an Americanized opening while preserving the name's Spanish religious heritage. It was used most in the American Southwest in the early-to-mid 20th century, carried by families with deep Catholic and Hispanic roots.
EtymologyShow more
Though Deloras dates back to 1910 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Spanish classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
Deloras’s 908 recorded births provide enough of a footprint to establish it as a real, chosen name in American culture — not a typo or a one-off, but a deliberate selection by hundreds of families.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Deloras has 51+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1910.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 49 | #4420 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 131 | #3551 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 206 | #2019 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 277 | #1463 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 199 | #2066 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 46 | #3140 | — |
The Story of Deloras
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1930, Deloras is an elegant vintage name. Girls named Deloras are most likely born between 1920 and 1940.
How rare is Deloras?
With 908 total births on record, Deloras remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1910, peaked in the 1930s with 277 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Deloras by the numbers
- Would fill 19 school buses
- Meeting one Deloras per day would take 2.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(51 years, 1910–1965)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 8 | #4932 |
| 1964 | 11 | #4154 |
| 1962 | 10 | #4334 |
| 1961 | 12 | #3827 |
| 1960 | 8 | #4855 |
| 1959 | 8 | #4717 |
| 1958 | 6 | #5563 |
| 1957 | 15 | #3058 |
| 1956 | 12 | #3536 |
| 1955 | 8 | #4465 |
| 1954 | 9 | #4042 |
| 1953 | 19 | #2445 |
| 1952 | 22 | #2219 |
| 1951 | 21 | #2194 |
| 1950 | 11 | #3269 |
| 1949 | 19 | #2287 |
| 1948 | 20 | #2202 |
| 1947 | 20 | #2212 |
| 1946 | 18 | #2246 |
| 1945 | 14 | #2364 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1910–1965