Delta Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Delta is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Delta has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Delta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4708th out of 7545 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5438th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8999th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15668th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 946th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1266th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2083rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2501st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4856th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9161st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2420th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Delta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Delta"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Delta"
"Delta" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4708th of 7545 | 39 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5438th of 7552 | 24 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8999th of 10718 | 11 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 15668th of 23106 | 24 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 946th of 9107 | 1,036 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1266th of 9204 | 653 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2083rd of 12526 | 528 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2501st of 19264 | 497 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4856th of 27321 | 288 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9161st of 35406 | 181 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2420th of 30306 | 903 |
Regional Popularity of "Delta" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Delta" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
71.89% 1018th/1416 |
- |
36.18% 856th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
94.18% 1456th/1546 |
- |
46.11% 1085th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
95.69% 2131st/2227 |
- |
64.95% 1853rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
73.24% 2151st/2937 |
- |
55.80% 1963rd/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
55.70% 2219th/3984 |
94.54% 4242nd/4487 |
31.91% 2177th/6822 |
48.33% 3033rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Delta"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Delta" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.