Delecia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin "deliciae" meaning "delight" or "pleasure".
Name Census estimates that about 312 living Americans carry the first name Delecia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Delecia today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Delecia births was 1983 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Delecia. 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.
People living today
312
~ 1 in 1,098,572 Americans
Peak year
1983
22 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2009 SSA rank
#18,021
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Delecia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Delecia from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 98 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Delecia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Delecia 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 Delecia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Delecias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Delecia
The name Delecia has its origins rooted in the Latin language, emerging during the Roman era. Derived from the Latin word "deliciae," meaning delight or pleasure, the name carries a connotation of joy and contentment. Its earliest known usage traces back to the 1st century AD, when it was bestowed upon a Roman noblewoman.
In ancient times, Delecia appeared infrequently in historical records, but one notable mention can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who documented a woman named Delecia living in the city of Pompeii during the 1st century AD. Her fate remains unknown following the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
The name Delecia experienced a resurgence in popularity during the Renaissance period, particularly in Italy. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Delecia Medici, born in 1455, a member of the influential Medici family in Florence. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the cultural revival of the era.
In the 16th century, Delecia Borgia, born in 1499, was a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance. A member of the powerful Borgia family, she was renowned for her intelligence and political acumen, serving as a diplomatic envoy for her family's interests.
Delecia Gonzaga, born in 1547, was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She played a significant role in the cultural life of Mantua, where she supported numerous artists and intellectuals, including the famous painter Titian.
During the 17th century, Delecia Velasquez, born in 1605, was a Spanish aristocrat and influential figure at the court of King Philip IV. She was known for her artistic patronage and her involvement in the cultural and political affairs of the era.
Throughout history, the name Delecia has been associated with individuals who embodied the qualities of joy, pleasure, and cultural refinement. While its usage has waxed and waned over the centuries, the name continues to carry a sense of delight and elegance, reflecting its Latin origins and the historical figures who bore it with distinction.
People
Delecia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Delecia 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
Delecia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Delecia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 312 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Delecia 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 1,098,572 US residents.
Is Delecia a common name?
We classify Delecia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 336 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Delecia most popular?
The single biggest year for Delecia was 1983, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Delecia is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Delecia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Delecia 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.
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.