Holding steady.
Popularity of Delvis since 1967
Babies named Delvis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Delvis's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Delvis is a rare modern invention that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1967, during a period when names beginning with Del- (like Delbert and Delmar) were still in use and Elvis Presley's fame was at its height. The name reached its highest point of use in 1975, when it achieved its peak year, though it never entered the top 1000. Since then, its usage has remained stable, with minimal fluctuation from year to year. Due to its combination of the popular prefix and rock-and-roll association, Delvis fits the pattern of mid-century American coinages, but its rarity means it has never appeared among the top states or shown a clear trajectory of growth. Parents choosing Delvis today are giving their child a name that is unique and tied to a specific cultural moment, yet never widely adopted.
Delvis is a modern invented name, first appearing in the United States in 1967. It is likely formed from the popular mid-20th century prefix Del- (seen in names like Delbert, Delmar, or Delroy) combined with Elvis, a name made famous by the singer Elvis Presley. The name saw its peak usage in 1975 and has remained stable but rare since, never breaking into the top 1000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Del, Elvis
Sibling names for Delvis
Names that share Delvis's style, for a brother or sister.
