Holding steady.
Popularity of Delmus since 1907
Babies named Delmus per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1938, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Delmus's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 9 |
| 1910s | 38 |
| 1920s | 99 |
| 1930s | 127 |
| 1940s | 113 |
| 1950s | 90 |
| 1960s | 53 |
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Delmus first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1907, which remains its peak year of usage. The name has never ranked in the top 1000 and shows a stable, extremely low frequency over time, with no recorded births in the most recent year checked (2025). Its rarity places it well outside the 1-in-N naming range, meaning fewer than 1 in 100,000 newborns receive this name. Top states where Delmus was reported include none, as usage was scattered and well below the threshold for state-level reporting. The name likely originated as a variant of the more common Delmer, itself derived from an English surname. Despite its obscurity, Delmus carries a distinctly vintage, early 1900s character that might appeal to parents seeking a truly uncommon name with an authentic historical footprint.
Delmus appears in early 20th century U.S. records, likely as a variant of Delmer (from an English surname, itself perhaps from a place name). It may also have been coined by combining the common initial syllable 'Del' (as in Delbert, Delmar) with the masculine-sounding ending 'mus'. The name saw peak use in 1907 and has remained rare since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Del
Variants: Delmer
Sibling names for Delmus
Names that share Delmus's style, for a brother or sister.
