Delon
- US rank
- #5,399
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,586 in 1973
17 babies were named Delon in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,668 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1932–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Delon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 100,000 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Delon, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Delon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDelon first shows up in US birth records in 1932, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 93 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1973, when it ranked #1,586. Today it's #5,399, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendDelon has climbed 2,668 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,399. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Delon
Delon is a boy name of American and Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-lon”. US birth records list Delon for boys from 1932 to 2025, in 79 of those 94 years. Its best year was 1973, when it ranked #1,586 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,399, with 17 babies.
Origin:American namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5.1 | 197,044 boys |
| 1940s | 1.7 | 578,035 boys |
| 1950s | 1.4 | 694,444 boys |
| 1960s | 6.6 | 152,439 boys |
| 1970s | 13 | 75,529 boys |
| 1980s | 9.8 | 102,249 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 63,492 boys |
| 2000s | 9.9 | 100,503 boys |
| 2010s | 9.7 | 103,306 boys |
| 2020s | 7.0 | 143,885 boys |
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- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
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Questions about the name Delon
What is the origin of the name Delon?
Delon has American, Irish roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Delon a boy or girl name?
Delon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Delon?
Delon ranked #5,399 for US boys in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1973 (#1,586).