Deloris is a unique and timeless given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'delores', which means 'sorrows'. It was traditionally used as a female name but has been utilized for males as well in recent times. The name Deloris was particularly popular during the mid-20th century and is often associated with the classic film 'Sister Act', where Whoopi Goldberg plays a character named Deloris Van Cartier.
The name Deloris had varying popularity between 1925 and 1957, with peaks in the late 30s to early 40s and again in the mid-50s.