The baby name Deloris is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /dəˈlɔːrɪs/ or /dəˈloʊrɪs/; respelling: duh-LOR-iss or duh-LOH-ris.
Deloris is Spanish in Origin.
The baby name Deloris is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /dəˈlɔːrɪs/ or /dəˈloʊrɪs/; respelling: duh-LOR-iss or duh-LOH-ris.
Deloris is Spanish in Origin.
Deloris is an Anglicized spelling of the Spanish name Dolores, from the plural dolores “sorrows,” ultimately from Latin dolor “pain, sorrow.” The name arose as a devotional title of the Virgin Mary - Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, “Our Lady of Sorrows” - and entered English through Hispanic and Catholic influence. Deloris keeps the meaning “sorrows” while softening the look to fit English phonetics.
In the United States, Deloris and its parent form were fashionable in the early to mid‑20th century, peaking between the 1920s and 1950s, and now read as a vintage choice with a gentle, nostalgic aura. Variants and related forms include Dolores (standard Spanish/English), Delores, Dolors (Catalan), and the Italian devotional Addolorata; diminutives and nicknames include Lola, Lolita, Dee, Lori, and Dolly. The name also appears in records as DeLoris, reflecting surname-style capitalization. While far less common today, Deloris offers a familiar sound and rich Marian heritage for parents seeking a traditional yet uncommon option.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #77 | 11 | 3,714 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #167 | 96 | 7,507 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #292 | 2 | 6,876 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #333 | 5 | 6,973 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #470 | 5 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #555 | 6 | 11,671 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #824 | 3 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2022 | #897 | 7 | 8,739 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,092 | 50 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Deloris is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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