Rising since 2015, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Delmy since 1974
Babies named Delmy per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Delmy's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 102 |
| 1990s | 166 |
| 2000s | 172 |
| 2010s | 121 |
| 2020s | 99 |
Meaning & origin
Delmy first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974 but remained extremely rare for decades. The name has been rising slowly in popularity since 2015, though it still ranks far below the top 1,000. Its peak year so far was 2024, suggesting a recent uptick in interest. Delmy is used predominantly by families with Spanish or Central American heritage, reflecting its roots as a variant of Delmira. Despite its low overall rank, the name has a distinctive sound and a straightforward connection to the sea, making it a quiet but evocative choice.
Delmy is a diminutive of Delmira, a Spanish name derived from the Spanish phrase 'del mar,' meaning 'of the sea.' The name emerged as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in Spanish-speaking regions. Delmy became relatively common in Central America, especially in El Salvador and Honduras, during the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deli, Mimi
Sibling names for Delmy
Names that share Delmy's style, for a brother or sister.
