Holding steady.
Popularity of Delmore since 1913
Babies named Delmore per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Delmore's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 85 |
| 1930s | 75 |
| 1940s | 21 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Delmore is a rare and distinctive name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1913, its peak year of usage. Since then, it has never entered the top 1000 and remains statistically negligible, with a stable trajectory reflecting near-zero births in recent decades. The name's obscurity makes it a genuine original, appealing to parents seeking a forgotten vintage name. While no top states show significant adoption, its sound aligns with other surname-style names like Elmore and Delmar. Delaware, the state that shares its first syllable, adds a subtle geographic echo.
Delmore is a rare given name of uncertain origin. It may be a transferred use of the English surname Delmore, which likely derives from a place name combining the French preposition 'de' meaning 'of' or 'from' and 'more' perhaps referring to a moor or marshland. Alternately, it could be an invented name, possibly influenced by the more common Delmar. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1913 but never achieved consistent usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Del, Morey
Variants: Delmar
Sibling names for Delmore
Names that share Delmore's style, for a brother or sister.
