Del
Boy nameDel has been given to 4,970 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It peaked in 1958. In 2025, about 1 in 189,786 boys was named Del.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,970
Peak year
1958 (168 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1909
10-year trend
▲ +29%
Gender split
14% girls / 86% boys
Rank through the decades
Del's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #801 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Del — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Del.
Sibling name ideas for Del
Same era and popularity as Del, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Del?
Del has been given to 4,970 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Del peak?
Del peaked in 1958, when 168 babies were given the name.
Is Del a girl or boy name?
Del is primarily a boy name (86% of babies named Del are boys).
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