Delphia
Every Delphia since 1880 — 4,251 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Delphia
Delphia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,611 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,251 American babies have been named Delphia. Its peak came in 1924, when 116 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Delphia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Delphia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,611 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,882 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,061 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,094 |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,976 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,234 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,355 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,075 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,367 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,230 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,089 |
| 1965 | 23 | #2,556 |
| 1960 | 33 | #1,990 |
| 1955 | 30 | #1,948 |
| 1950 | 24 | #1,965 |
| 1945 | 29 | #1,525 |
| 1940 | 37 | #1,205 |
| 1935 | 54 | #948 |
| 1930 | 69 | #862 |
| 1925 | 80 | #833 |
| 1920 | 93 | #752 |
| 1915 | 95 | #678 |
| 1910 | 50 | #588 |
| 1905 | 30 | #644 |
| 1900 | 36 | #581 |
| 1895 | 25 | #610 |
| 1890 | 22 | #563 |
| 1885 | 16 | #546 |
| 1880 | 7 | #689 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Delphia in 2025?
Delphia ranked #9,611 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Delphia?
4,251 babies have been named Delphia in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Delphia most popular?
Delphia peaked in 1924, when 116 newborns received the name.
Is Delphia a boy or girl name?
Delphia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Delphia rising or falling?
Delphia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.