boy's name
Delmas
DEL-mus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,259
Delmas is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2003 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1947, when 83 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1906.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Delmas Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 49 |
| 1910s | 178 |
| 1920s | 308 |
| 1930s | 393 |
| 1940s | 613 |
| 1950s | 298 |
| 1960s | 196 |
| 1970s | 132 |
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Delmas?
In 2003, Delmas was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Delmas
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Delmas Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Delmas over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Delmas
- English DEL-mus
Sibling Names for Delmas
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Delmas — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Delmas
How popular is the name Delmas?
In 2003, Delmas was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Delmas a girl's or a boy's name?
Delmas is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Delmas?
Delmas has 2 syllables.
When was Delmas most popular?
Delmas peaked in 1947, when 83 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.