Holding steady.
Popularity of Delmas since 1906
Babies named Delmas per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1947, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Delmas's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 49 |
| 1910s | 178 |
| 1920s | 308 |
| 1930s | 393 |
| 1940s | 613 |
| 1950s | 298 |
| 1960s | 196 |
| 1970s | 132 |
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Delmas first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1906 and reached its peak popularity in 1907, with the highest number of recorded births that year. Since then, its usage has been very low and stable, with no significant resurgence in later decades. The name has not been recorded in any state's top rankings, reflecting its rarity. Delmas is an Occitan-derived surname turned given name, carrying the literal meaning 'of the mountain.' It shares stylistic similarities with other early 20th-century names like Elton and Herman, and its occasional use persists among families seeking an uncommon, traditional name.
Delmas originated as an Occitan surname meaning 'of the mountain' (from 'del' meaning 'of the' and 'mas' meaning 'mountain'). It was first recorded as a given name in the United States in 1906, peaking in popularity in 1907. The name has remained in occasional use, particularly in the southern United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Del
Sibling names for Delmas
Names that share Delmas's style, for a brother or sister.
