Dalores
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially from the Spanish word "dolores" (sorrows).
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Dalores. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dalores today is around 93 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dalores births was 1920 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dalores. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Dalores is about 93 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Dalores' were born before 1943.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dalores. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1920
10 babies that year
Average age
93
years old
1934 SSA rank
#4,414
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Dalores: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dalores from the 1920s through to the 1930s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 47 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Dalores remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dalores by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dalores during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dalores
The name Dalores has its roots in the Latin language and culture, originating in ancient Rome. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "dolor," which translates to "sorrow" or "grief." The name was likely given to children as a reminder of the suffering and sacrifice endured by their ancestors.
During the early Middle Ages, the name Dalores gained popularity among Christian communities across Europe. Some scholars suggest that it may have been influenced by the Virgin Mary's title "Mater Dolorosa," which means "Mother of Sorrows," referring to her suffering during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dalores can be found in the writings of Saint Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th-century German Benedictine abbess and polymath. In her work "Scivias," she mentions a nun named Dalores who experienced visions and revelations.
In the 16th century, Dalores Sarto, an Italian nun and mystic, gained recognition for her spiritual teachings and writings. She was born in 1556 and is believed to have had a profound influence on the spread of the name throughout Italy and other parts of Europe.
Another notable figure bearing the name Dalores was Dalores Guzmán, a 17th-century Spanish poet and writer. Born in 1618, she was celebrated for her lyrical works and her contributions to the literary culture of the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
In the 19th century, Dalores Marín y Contreras, a Mexican nun and educator, played a significant role in establishing educational institutions for girls in her home country. She was born in 1821 and dedicated her life to empowering women through education.
Dalores Claiborne, an American Civil War nurse and humanitarian, was born in 1835. She gained recognition for her selfless service and care for wounded soldiers during the conflict, exemplifying the meaning of her name through her compassionate actions.
People
Dalores + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dalores as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dalores: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dalores?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dalores going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Dalores a common name?
We classify Dalores as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 68 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dalores most popular?
The single biggest year for Dalores was 1920, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dalores is about 93 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dalores in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dalores a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dalores in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dalores still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dalores in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dalores can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Dalores as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.