Delight Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdih-LITE / /dɪˈlaɪt/English
Meaning
Joy; pleasure
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Delight is derived from the English word 'delight', which signifies joy and pleasure. It has been used as a given name, particularly for girls, reflecting positive emotions and happiness. The name is relatively uncommon and often chosen for its cheerful connotation.
Trend Summary
Delight is a rare name in the United States, with limited popularity over the years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Delight was first seen in the United States in 1897. Delight has ranked as high as #940 nationally, which occurred in 1946, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Delight has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 19 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1920 | 17 |
| 1921 | 20 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1923 | 19 |
| 1924 | 16 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 24 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1928 | 20 |
| 1929 | 18 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1932 | 20 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 25 |
| 1935 | 21 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 19 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 20 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 32 |
| 1947 | 28 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 20 |
| 1954 | 19 |
| 1955 | 29 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 25 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |