Delmer
Boy nameDelmer has been given to 7,670 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It peaked in 1924.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
7,670
Peak year
1924 (205 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1883
10-year trend
▼ -17%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Delmer's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #920 |
| 1925 | #433 |
| 1950 | #763 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Delmer — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Delmer.
FAQ
How popular is the name Delmer?
Delmer has been given to 7,670 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Delmer peak?
Delmer peaked in 1924, when 205 babies were given the name.
Is Delmer a girl or boy name?
Delmer is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Delmer are boys).
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