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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Delorean — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Delora|Delores
IrishBoy→ Stable

Delorean

del-OR-ee-uhn · 4 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12649 in 2023

Peak: #9812 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12649 in 2023

Peak: #9812 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #12649 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Irish OriginModernLiterary4-syllableSurname-as-GivenDistinctiveBoldUncommonPop Culture ReferenceBoy-leaning
Character
innovative visionnostalgic charmfuturistic thinkingbold ambitiondistinctive style
STRONG
High confidence

Delorean is an Irish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Delorean at a Glance
Meaning:From the Irish surname Ó Deoráin, meaning 'exile' or 'pilgrim'. Popularized as a given name in modern times.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#9812 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
DeLorean Motor Company
Referenced from automotive history
Similar Sound
Dorian◈DaemonKieran◈DarrenAdrian◈
Similar Style
Maverick◈Phoenix◈Tesla◈Orion◈Casper◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Delorean
Caspian◈Silas◈Everett◈DashiellTheronRemy◈Asher◈Emmett◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Delorean · Overview
Summary

Delorean is an Irish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Literary character
Delorean carries a bold, cool, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
delorean.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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