Find out how popular the first name Delores has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Delores by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Delores is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 27 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Delores.

The history of the first name Delores

The name Delores has its origins in the Spanish language and can be traced back to the Latin name Dolores, which means "sorrows" or "pains." This name is closely associated with the Virgin Mary and her suffering as the mother of Jesus Christ.

In the 16th century, the name Delores gained prominence in Catholic communities, particularly in Spain and other parts of Europe where the veneration of the Virgin Mary was widespread. It was often given to girls as a way to honor the Virgin Mary's sorrows and to invoke her protection and guidance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Delores can be found in the writings of Spanish mystic and nun, St. Teresa of Avila, who lived from 1515 to 1582. In her works, she often referred to the Virgin Mary as "Nuestra Señora de los Dolores" (Our Lady of Sorrows).

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Delores. One of the most famous was Dolores Ibarruri, also known as "La Pasionaria" (1895-1989), a Spanish communist leader and revolutionary who played a significant role in the Spanish Civil War. Another notable figure was Dolores del Río (1905-1983), a Mexican-American actress who was a prominent figure in Hollywood during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.

In the realm of literature, Dolores Claiborne is the title character of a 1992 novel by Stephen King, which was later adapted into a film starring Kathy Bates. The name Dolores also appears in the works of various authors, including Gabriel García Márquez's novel "Love in the Time of Cholera."

Other notable women with the name Delores include Dolores Hope (1909-2011), an American singer and philanthropist, and wife of the legendary comedian Bob Hope; Dolores Huerta (born 1930), an American labor leader and civil rights activist; and Dolores Costello (1906-1934), an American actress who was the grandmother of Drew Barrymore.

While the name Delores has its roots in Catholic tradition and Spanish culture, it has since been adopted and used in various communities around the world, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries.

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