Delia Looper

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Delia Looper — Greek
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Delia Looper 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 Looper: Aaron Looper (born 1976), American baseball relief pitcher Anita Looper (also Antje Looper, born 1975), Dutch long-distance runner, see List of 5000 metres national champions Braden Looper (born 1974), American baseball pitcher Byron Looper (1964–2013), American politician and murderer Henk de Looper (1912–2006), Dutch field hockey player Jan de Looper (1914–1987), Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics Leroy Looper (1924–2011), American community organizer and housing activist in San Francisco Marsha Looper (born 1959), Colorado legislator Willem De Looper (1932–20. 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: Looper

English

Aaron Looper (born 1976), American baseball relief pitcher Anita Looper (also Antje Looper, born 1975), Dutch long-distance runner, see List of 5000 metres national champions Braden Looper (born 1974), American baseball pitcher Byron Looper (1964–2013), American politician and murderer Henk de Looper (1912–2006), Dutch field hockey player Jan de Looper (1914–1987), Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics Leroy Looper (1924–2011), American community organizer and housing activist in San Francisco Marsha Looper (born 1959), Colorado legislator Willem De Looper (1932–20.

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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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Notable People Named Delia Looper

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Looper?
The surname Looper originates from English. Aaron Looper (born 1976), American baseball relief pitcher Anita Looper (also Antje Looper, born 1975), Dutch long-distance runner, see List of 5000 metres national champions Braden Looper (born 1974), American baseball pitcher Byron Looper (1964–2013), American politician and murderer Henk de Looper (1912–2006), Dutch field hockey player Jan de Looper (1914–1987), Dutch field hockey player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics Leroy Looper (1924–2011), American community organizer and housing activist in San Francisco Marsha Looper (born 1959), Colorado legislator Willem De Looper (1932–20.
What are the origins of the name Delia Looper?
The name Delia Looper combines two different traditions: the first name Delia has Greek roots, while the surname Looper originates from English.
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