Delight

Girl name

Delight has been given to 1,051 babies in the U.S. since 1897. It peaked in 1946.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,051

Peak year

1946 (32 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1897

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Delight.

1,052 babies since 1887

1,053 babies since 1929

1,046 babies since 1911

1,042 babies since 1929

1,037 babies since 1936

1,067 babies since 1888

1,031 babies since 1912

1,077 babies since 1940

How popular is the name Delight?

Delight has been given to 1,051 babies in the U.S. since 1897. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Delight peak?

Delight peaked in 1946, when 32 babies were given the name.

Is Delight a girl or boy name?

Delight is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Delight are girls).

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