NAME PROFILE

Delos

Derived from the Old English words for 'hermitage' and 'clearing,' meaning 'one's own meadow.' This name suggests a serene and independent spirit who flourishes in tranquil, natural environments.

Key Stats

Total births1,324
GenderMale (10% / 90%)
Peak year1929
Peak generationSilent Gen
First recorded1916
Most recent1936
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

MI — 27%NY — 27%WI — 18%IA — 18%LA — 9%

Notable People

Ainsley Earhardt (TV News Personality) · Ainsley Harriott (Celebrity Chef) · Ainslee Lamb (Collegiate Field Hockey Coach) · Ainsley Maitland-Niles (Professional Footballer) · Ainsley Waugh (Olympic Track and Field Athlete)

Nicknames & Diminutives

AinsLeeAllie

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