Holding steady.
Popularity of Dellar since 1880
Babies named Dellar per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1900, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dellar's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 67 |
| 1890s | 76 |
| 1900s | 105 |
| 1910s | 107 |
| 1920s | 132 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dellar is an exceedingly rare American name, first recorded in 1880 when fewer than five babies received the name. That year, 1880, also marks its peak usage, as it has never risen above that minimal level. The name's trajectory has been stable but at a very low frequency, with no recorded births in some recent years. Dellar's obscurity makes it a true oddity among given names, likely a variant or respelling of slightly more common names like Della or Deller. No single state showed notable usage, reflecting its scattered appearance in historical records. For parents seeking a practically unique name with a turn-of-the-century flavor, Dellar offers a phonetic simplicity and a soft, historical resonance.
Dellar appears to be an American coinage or variant, first recorded in the 1880s. It may be a respelling of the surname Deller, or a feminine diminutive formed by adding -ar to names like Dell or Della. The name saw limited use, primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dell
Sibling names for Dellar
Names that share Dellar's style, for a brother or sister.
