Holding steady.
Popularity of Delberta since 1914
Babies named Delberta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 85 |
| 1940s | 103 |
| 1950s | 74 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Delberta is a rare American feminine name first recorded in 1914, with its peak year occurring in 1936. It belongs to a category of coined names that blend recognizable elements from established names like Delbert and Alberta, a popular naming strategy in the early 20th century. Although it never broke into the top ranks, its trajectory has been stable with a modest peak in the 1930s before declining sharply. As of 2025, the name is exceptionally uncommon, with a one-in-N statistic too high to report meaningfully. Delberta represents a vintage style that may appeal to parents seeking a truly distinctive and historically grounded choice from the American naming landscape.
Delberta emerged in the early 20th century, likely as a blend or feminine elaboration of names like Delbert or Alberta. It never achieved widespread use, peaking modestly in the 1930s before fading. The name follows a pattern common in that era of creating feminine variants using the -a suffix.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dell, Bertie, Delta
Sibling names for Delberta
Names that share Delberta's style, for a brother or sister.
