Delores
Meaningsorrows · Spanish form of Dolores
- US rank
- #5,722
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #51 in 1934
21 babies were named Delores in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,490 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1890–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Delores you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 76,336 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Delores, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Delores would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDelores first shows up in US birth records in 1890, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 135 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1934, when it ranked #51. Today it's #5,722, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendDelores has climbed 1,490 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,722. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningDelores is a Spanish form of Dolores, which means “sorrows”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Delores
Delores is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “sorrows”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-res”. US birth records list Delores for girls from 1890 to 2025, in 132 of those 136 years. Its best year was 1934, when it ranked #51 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,722, with 21 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 24 | 41,946 girls |
| 1900s | 93 | 10,764 girls |
| 1910s | 262 | 3,813 girls |
| 1920s | 1,398 | 716 girls |
| 1930s | 3,533 | 283 girls |
| 1940s | 2,016 | 496 girls |
| 1950s | 1,019 | 982 girls |
| 1960s | 454 | 2,202 girls |
| 1970s | 155 | 6,444 girls |
| 1980s | 67 | 14,883 girls |
| 1990s | 34 | 29,630 girls |
| 2000s | 14 | 71,174 girls |
| 2010s | 10 | 95,969 girls |
| 2020s | 11 | 95,087 girls |
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Questions about the name Delores
What does the name Delores mean?
Delores means “sorrows” in Spanish, as a form of Dolores.
What is the origin of the name Delores?
Delores has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Delores a boy or girl name?
Delores is a girl name.
How popular is the name Delores?
Delores ranked #5,722 for US girls in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 1934 (#51).