MallowbyNames

Delfin

del-FEEN · Derived from the Latin word for dolphin, symbolizing grace and intelligence.

Peak popularity
1973
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Delfin since 1919

Babies named Delfin per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4711192019602000Most births 1969Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1910s5
1920s5
1930s22
1940s21
1950s49
1960s64
1970s58
1980s16
1990s17
2000s17
2010s0
2020s6

Meaning & origin

Delfin is the Spanish form of the Latin Delphinus, meaning dolphin. The name has been recorded in U.S. data since 1919, with its peak year being 1973. Usage has remained stable over the decades, never reaching the top 1000. It is a rare but recognized choice in Spanish-speaking families, reflecting a classic tradition.

Delfin is the Spanish form of the Latin name Delphinus, meaning dolphin. The name was used in medieval times and has been borne by several Spanish saints. It remains a classic, though uncommon, choice in Spanish-speaking communities.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Delf, Del

Variants: Delphinus, Dolphin

Sibling names for Delfin

Names that share Delfin's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Carmen, Elena, Isabel, Rosa, Sofia

Brothers: Alvaro, Diego, Javier, Luis, Pablo

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does Delfin mean?
Delfin means dolphin, deriving from the Latin word delphinus.
Is Delfin a popular name?
Delfin has never charted in the U.S. top 1000; its peak usage was in 1973, when it was given to 11 boys per million.
Is Delfin a boy or girl name?
Delfin is almost exclusively used for boys.