Delva
girl nameDelva entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #2140 in 1910, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
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rank today
#2140
peak (1910)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2934 |
| 1920s | #3546 |
| 1930s | #3331 |
| 1940s | #4197 |
| 1950s | #4427 |
| 1960s | #6339 |
| 1970s | #9652 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Delva are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Delva alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Delva in 2025?
- Delva is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Delva most popular?
- Delva peaked in 1910, reaching #2140 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Delva with classmates?
- Delva will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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