Delia Shoop

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Delia Shoop — Greek
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Delia Shoop 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 Shoop: Bob Shoop (born 1966), American football coach and player Brian Shoop, American college baseball coach and player Clarence A. Shoop (1907–1968), American pilot John Shoop (born 1969), American football coach Lindsay Shoop (born 1981), American rower Pamela Susan Shoop (born 1948), American actress Ron Shoop (1931–2003), American baseball player Rusty Shoop, American television journalist 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: Shoop

English

Bob Shoop (born 1966), American football coach and player Brian Shoop, American college baseball coach and player Clarence A. Shoop (1907–1968), American pilot John Shoop (born 1969), American football coach Lindsay Shoop (born 1981), American rower Pamela Susan Shoop (born 1948), American actress Ron Shoop (1931–2003), American baseball player Rusty Shoop, American television journalist

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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 Shoop

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 Shoop:

5
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

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

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 Shoop?
The surname Shoop originates from English. Bob Shoop (born 1966), American football coach and player Brian Shoop, American college baseball coach and player Clarence A. Shoop (1907–1968), American pilot John Shoop (born 1969), American football coach Lindsay Shoop (born 1981), American rower Pamela Susan Shoop (born 1948), American actress Ron Shoop (1931–2003), American baseball player Rusty Shoop, American television journalist
What are the origins of the name Delia Shoop?
The name Delia Shoop combines two different traditions: the first name Delia has Greek roots, while the surname Shoop originates from English.
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