Delorean
Every Delorean since 1982 — 343 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Delorean
Delorean is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1982, 343 American babies have been named Delorean — about 87% boys and 13% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1984, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Delorean stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Delorean year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #12,657 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,058 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,581 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #9,815 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #9,982 |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #9,915 |
| 2017 | — | — | 5 | #12,742 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #7,729 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,626 |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #12,517 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #8,984 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #8,948 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,331 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,591 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,498 | 8 | #5,965 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,566 | 26 | #2,132 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Delorean in 2025?
Delorean did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Delorean?
343 babies have been named Delorean in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Delorean most popular?
Delorean peaked in 1984, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Delorean a boy or girl name?
Delorean is used for both: about 13% of babies named Delorean have been girls and 87% boys.
Is the name Delorean rising or falling?
Delorean is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.