Deloss
A name of unknown origin, potentially derived from French elements.
Name Census estimates that about 25 living Americans carry the first name Deloss. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deloss today is around 88 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deloss births was 1918 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deloss. 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 Deloss is about 88 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Deloss' were born before 1948.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Deloss. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
25
~ 1 in 13,710,174 Americans
Peak year
1918
16 babies that year
Average age
88
years old
1953 SSA rank
#3,947
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Deloss: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deloss from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 95 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deloss 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 Deloss 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 Deloss
The name Deloss is an English given name derived from the French surname "De Losse." Its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, originating from a small village called Losse located in the Poitou region of western France.
The earliest known use of the name Deloss dates back to the 17th century, when it was primarily used as a surname among French Protestants who fled to England during the religious persecution of the Huguenots. The name likely gained popularity as a given name among these immigrant families as a way to honor their French heritage.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Deloss was Deloss Everett (1776-1855), an American physician and politician from Massachusetts. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1825 to 1829.
Another notable figure was Deloss S. Brown (1817-1904), an American businessman and politician from Ohio. He served as the 27th Governor of Florida from 1877 to 1881.
In the literary realm, Deloss Love (1856-1909) was an American writer and educator from Massachusetts. He authored several works of poetry and prose, including "The Colonial Poet" and "Samson Agonistes."
The name Deloss also had a presence in the field of religion. Deloss M. Drake (1819-1892) was an American Baptist minister and author from New York. He wrote extensively on religious topics and served as the editor of the Baptist Missionary Magazine.
Lastly, Deloss Everett (1794-1855), a cousin of the aforementioned Deloss Everett, was an American businessman and philanthropist from Massachusetts. He made significant contributions to the establishment of the Everett Public Library in his hometown.
While the name Deloss is not as common today as it once was, its unique history and ties to French heritage have left an indelible mark on the annals of time, embodied by the notable individuals who have borne this name throughout the centuries.
People
Deloss + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deloss 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
Deloss: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deloss?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 25 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deloss 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 13,710,174 US residents.
Is Deloss a common name?
We classify Deloss as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 237 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deloss most popular?
The single biggest year for Deloss was 1918, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deloss is about 88 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 Deloss in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deloss a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deloss in the SSA data are male. 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 Deloss still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deloss 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 Deloss 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 share the name Deloss?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.