boy's name
Delphin
del-FAN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,616
Delphin is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1935 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1903, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Delphin Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 340 |
| 1910s | 275 |
| 1920s | 235 |
| 1930s | 165 |
| 1940s | 100 |
| 1950s | 70 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 95 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 15 |
How Popular Is Delphin?
In 2016, Delphin was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Delphin Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Delphin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Delphin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Delphin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Delphin
- French del-FAN
Sibling Names for Delphin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Delphin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Delphin
How popular is the name Delphin?
In 2016, Delphin was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Delphin a girl's or a boy's name?
Delphin is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Delphin?
Delphin has 2 syllables.
When was Delphin most popular?
Delphin peaked in 1903, when 40 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.