Delilah

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Delilah

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Delilah is from a Hebrew name meaning “Delicate,” or “Languid.”

History:
Because Delilah was a Biblical name, it was used by 17th century Puritans, although the Biblical character was not a admirable person. Its current use is due to parents seeking a “different” or “unusual” name for their daughter, who either don’t know or don’t care about its unpleasant connections.

Pronunciation: dah-lye-lah.

Alternates: Delila, Dalila.

Famous Bearers:
Religious Figures:
Delilah (Biblical)
Seducer of Samson.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.007 % named Delilah
0.001 % named Delila

Popularity of Delilah:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 919th most popular.
1910-1920: 784th most popular.
1920-1930: N/A
1930-1940: 995th most popular.
1940-1950: N/A
1950-1960: 805th most popular.
1960-1970: N/A
1970-1980: 878th most popular.
1980-1990: 892nd most popular.
1996: N/A
1997: 918th most popular.
1998: 913th most popular.
1999: 659th most popular.
2000: 679th most popular.
2001: 670th most popular.
2002: 711th most popular.
2003: 616th most popular.