girl's name
Delpha
DEL-fuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,025
Delpha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1979 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 1921, when 74 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1882.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Delpha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 44 |
| 1890s | 122 |
| 1900s | 161 |
| 1910s | 424 |
| 1920s | 548 |
| 1930s | 360 |
| 1940s | 194 |
| 1950s | 116 |
| 1960s | 46 |
| 1970s | 10 |
How Popular Is Delpha?
In 1979, Delpha 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 Delpha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Delpha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Delpha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Delpha
- English DEL-fuh
Sibling Names for Delpha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Delpha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Delpha
How popular is the name Delpha?
In 1979, Delpha 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 Delpha a girl's or a boy's name?
Delpha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Delpha?
Delpha has 2 syllables.
When was Delpha most popular?
Delpha peaked in 1921, when 74 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.