Delta
2 countries#2326 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Delta was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,476 births recorded 1883–2025 · currently #2326 · peaked in 2019 with 136 births
Most common in: Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, West Virginia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
142 births recorded 2003–2021 · currently #2942 · peaked in 2003 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
142 births recorded 2003–2021 · peaked in 2003 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Delta’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #8237 | — |
| 2007 | #15491 | ↓7254 |
| 2008 | #17504 | ↓2013 |
| 2009 | #9975 | ↑7529 |
| 2010 | #12276 | ↓2301 |
| 2011 | #12153 | ↑123 |
| 2012 | #7456 | ↑4697 |
| 2013 | #7372 | ↑84 |
| 2014 | #4892 | ↑2480 |
| 2015 | #3842 | ↑1050 |
| 2016 | #3849 | ↓7 |
| 2017 | #2597 | ↑1252 |
| 2018 | #1925 | ↑672 |
| 2019 | #1569 | ↑356 |
| 2020 | #1704 | ↓135 |
| 2021 | #1885 | ↓181 |
| 2022 | #2661 | ↓776 |
| 2023 | #1890 | ↑771 |
| 2024 | #2265 | ↓375 |
| 2025 | #2326 | ↓61 |
Frequently asked questions about Delta
Is Delta a popular name?
Yes — Delta currently ranks #2326 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Delta more common for boys or girls?
Delta is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Delta most popular?
Delta peaked in 2019 in United States, with 136 recorded births that year.
Is Delta rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Delta’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #754 in 1883 to #2326 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Delta?
At least 4,618 babies have been recorded with the name Delta across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Delta popular in more than one country?
Yes — Delta appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Delta?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Delta include Courtney, Debora, Denali, Echo.
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