Delma
girl nameDelma entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #448 in 1907, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#448
peak (1907)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #937 |
| 1890s | #883 |
| 1900s | #584 |
| 1910s | #529 |
| 1920s | #536 |
| 1930s | #548 |
| 1940s | #783 |
| 1950s | #954 |
| 1960s | #1276 |
| 1970s | #2439 |
| 1980s | #5274 |
| 1990s | #9680 |
| 2000s | #13644 |
| 2010s | #14108 |
| 2020s | #15194 |
Living bearers
About 3,300 people named Delma are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Delma alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Delma in 2025?
- Delma is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Delma most popular?
- Delma peaked in 1907, reaching #448 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Delma with classmates?
- Delma will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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