Delonda
Derived from the Spanish Delgada, meaning "slender" or "delicate".
Name Census estimates that about 261 living Americans carry the first name Delonda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Delonda today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Delonda births was 1970 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Delonda. 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
261
~ 1 in 1,313,235 Americans
Peak year
1970
28 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
1991 SSA rank
#9,565
Tracked since 1959
Census
Delonda in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 294 people with the first name Delonda, which placed it at #29,893 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#29,893
National first-name rank
People counted
294
294 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
66.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delonda
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Delonda is Black at 66.3%. The next largest groups are White (26.9%) and Two or More Races (4.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Delonda described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Delonda at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American66.3% · 195
- White26.9% · 79
- Two or more races4.4% · 13
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino0.3% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 1
Popularity
Delonda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Delonda from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 139 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Delonda 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 Delonda 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 Delonda
The name Delonda is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. Some scholars believe it may have roots in the Latin language, possibly derived from the word "delonge," which means "from afar" or "from a distance." This could suggest a connection to travel, exploration, or distant lands.
Others trace the name's origins to the Old French word "delonde," which means "dell" or "small valley." This potential origin paints a picturesque image of a name associated with nature's tranquil settings. However, the true origins of the name Delonda remain elusive, leaving room for further exploration and interpretation.
Despite its obscure beginnings, the name Delonda has left its mark on history through several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was Delonda of Brittany, a 12th-century noblewoman known for her philanthropic endeavors and patronage of the arts.
In the realm of literature, the name gained prominence in the 19th century with the publication of George Eliot's novel "Daniel Deronda." The novel's character, Mirah Lapidoth, later adopts the name Delonda, cementing its place in the literary canon.
The name Delonda has also graced the lives of several other remarkable figures throughout history. Delonda Wilbur (1882-1968) was an American educator and advocate for women's rights, known for her pioneering work in establishing vocational training programs for young women.
Delonda Everett (1924-2005) was an acclaimed jazz vocalist and songwriter, whose rich and soulful voice enchanted audiences across the United States during the mid-20th century.
More recently, Delonda Lovelace (born 1953) made her mark as a trailblazing lawyer and civil rights activist, working tirelessly to promote equality and justice for marginalized communities.
While the name Delonda may have obscure origins, it has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on history through the remarkable individuals who have borne it. From noble philanthropists to literary icons, educators, musicians, and advocates, the name Delonda has been carried with grace and distinction, resonating with themes of exploration, nature, and personal strength.
People
Delonda + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Delonda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Delonda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 261 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Delonda 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 1,313,235 US residents.
Is Delonda a common name?
We classify Delonda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 296 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Delonda most popular?
The single biggest year for Delonda was 1970, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Delonda is about 53 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Delonda in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 294 people with the name Delonda, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,893 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Delonda in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Delonda?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Delonda appears almost entirely female. Of the 289 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Delonda?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Delonda is Black at 66.3%. The next largest groups are White (26.9%) and Two or More Races (4.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Delonda most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Delonda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 66.3% (195 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Delonda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Delonda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Delonda 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 Delonda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Delonda 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 Delonda 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.
How many people are called Delonda?
Find out how many people have the name Delonda on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.