Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Delcie since 1889
Babies named Delcie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Delcie's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 51 |
| 1900s | 103 |
| 1910s | 272 |
| 1920s | 314 |
| 1930s | 226 |
| 1940s | 132 |
| 1950s | 84 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Delcie is a rare American name first recorded in 1889. Its popularity peaked in 1891, with the name ranking 11,932 in 2025. That year, approximately 1 in 229,610 girls received the name, a frequency that has remained stable over recent decades. The name did not appear among any top states in its peak decade, reflecting its scattered usage. With its antique charm, Delcie may appeal to parents seeking a genuinely uncommon name.
Delcie appears to be a variant of Delia, a name of Greek origin meaning 'from Delos', or a diminutive form of names such as Adelaide or Delphine. It has been used in the United States since the late 19th century, with scattered usage continuing into the 21st. Its exact derivation is uncertain, and it may have been formed as a creative respelling or diminutive.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Del, Cee
Sibling names for Delcie
Names that share Delcie's style, for a brother or sister.
