Delmer
boy name#12008 in 2025Delmer entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #404 in 1935, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
#12008
rank today
#404
peak (1935)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #856 |
| 1890s | #817 |
| 1900s | #735 |
| 1910s | #536 |
| 1920s | #439 |
| 1930s | #427 |
| 1940s | #595 |
| 1950s | #867 |
| 1960s | #1251 |
| 1970s | #2098 |
| 1980s | #4023 |
| 1990s | #6424 |
| 2000s | #8446 |
| 2010s | #10669 |
| 2020s | #9222 |
Living bearers
About 2,300 people named Delmer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Delmer 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 Delmer in 2025?
- Delmer ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Delmer most popular?
- Delmer peaked in 1935, reaching #404 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Delmer with classmates?
- Delmer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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