Delia Lance

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Delia Lance — Greek
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Delia Lance is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Delia is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Delia (Della as a diminutive) is a feminine given name either taken from an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis, or else representing a short form of Adelia, Bedelia, Cordelia or Odelia. Meanings and origins According to records for the 1901 Irish census, there were 6,260 people named Delia living that year in all 32 counties of Ireland, with 256 more bearing the full forename Bedelia (plus 59 other people with the variant spelling Bidelia, and 361 Biddy, 529 Bride and 153984 Bridget). The surname Lance: Albert Lance (1925–2013), Australian operatic tenor Bert Lance (1931–2013), American businessman, advisor to President Jimmy Carter Bryce Lance (born 2002), American football player Dean Lance (born 1959), Australian rugby league footballer and coach Donnie Cleveland Lance (1953–2020), American murderer Ernesto Lance (born 1949), Brazilian footballer Herb Lance (1925-2006), American singer, songwriter and radio DJ James Lance (born 1974), British actor James W. Delia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Delia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Delia

Greek

Delia (Della as a diminutive) is a feminine given name either taken from an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis, or else representing a short form of Adelia, Bedelia, Cordelia or Odelia. Meanings and origins According to records for the 1901 Irish census, there were 6,260 people named Delia living that year in all 32 counties of Ireland, with 256 more bearing the full forename Bedelia (plus 59 other people with the variant spelling Bidelia, and 361 Biddy, 529 Bride and 153984 Bridget).

Surname: Lance

Meaning: land

English

Albert Lance (1925–2013), Australian operatic tenor Bert Lance (1931–2013), American businessman, advisor to President Jimmy Carter Bryce Lance (born 2002), American football player Dean Lance (born 1959), Australian rugby league footballer and coach Donnie Cleveland Lance (1953–2020), American murderer Ernesto Lance (born 1949), Brazilian footballer Herb Lance (1925-2006), American singer, songwriter and radio DJ James Lance (born 1974), British actor James W.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Delia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Delia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Delia Lance:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Delia?
The first name Delia originates from Greek. Delia (Della as a diminutive) is a feminine given name either taken from an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis, or else representing a short form of Adelia, Bedelia, Cordelia or Odelia. Meanings and origins According to records for the 1901 Irish census, there were 6,260 people named Delia living that year in all 32 counties of Ireland, with 256 more bearing the full forename Bedelia (plus 59 other people with the variant spelling Bidelia, and 361 Biddy, 529 Bride and 153984 Bridget).
When was Delia most popular?
The name Delia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lance?
The surname Lance originates from English. Albert Lance (1925–2013), Australian operatic tenor Bert Lance (1931–2013), American businessman, advisor to President Jimmy Carter Bryce Lance (born 2002), American football player Dean Lance (born 1959), Australian rugby league footballer and coach Donnie Cleveland Lance (1953–2020), American murderer Ernesto Lance (born 1949), Brazilian footballer Herb Lance (1925-2006), American singer, songwriter and radio DJ James Lance (born 1974), British actor James W.
What are the origins of the name Delia Lance?
The name Delia Lance combines two different traditions: the first name Delia has Greek roots, while the surname Lance originates from English.
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