Holding steady.
Popularity of Delmon since 1911
Babies named Delmon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Delmon's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 50 |
| 1920s | 90 |
| 1930s | 62 |
| 1940s | 72 |
| 1950s | 56 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Delmon is a rare American masculine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1911, its peak year with limited use. The name has never been common, with no occurrences in recent years, and its one-in-N ratio is effectively zero. Its trajectory is stable, meaning the name has not seen a resurgence or decline from an already low baseline. The name likely originated as a modern invention or respelling, possibly drawing from the Del- trend of the early 1900s. While no top states are associated with Delmon, it reflects the creative naming practices of the early 20th century. As an uncommon name, it offers distinctiveness without historical baggage.
Delmon appears to be a modern or 20th-century American coinage, possibly formed by combining the popular prefix Del- (as in Delbert or Delmar) with the suffix -mon (as in Raymond or Edmund). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1911 but has never been common, suggesting it may have been a one-off invention or a variant of existing names, though no clear derivation can be established.
Sibling names for Delmon
Names that share Delmon's style, for a brother or sister.
