Delfino
Meaningdolphin · Spanish
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,276 in 1941
7 babies were named Delfino in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,418 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Delfino you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Delfino, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Delfino would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDelfino first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1941, when it ranked #1,276. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDelfino was 3.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 72,993 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 243,902.
- TrendDelfino has slipped 3,418 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Delfino means “dolphin”.
About the name Delfino
Delfino is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “dolphin”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ino”. US birth records list Delfino for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 113 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1941, when it ranked #1,276 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 | 62,167 boys |
| 1920s | 19 | 51,921 boys |
| 1930s | 19 | 52,966 boys |
| 1940s | 15 | 66,622 boys |
| 1950s | 11 | 92,251 boys |
| 1960s | 10 | 96,712 boys |
| 1970s | 13 | 78,125 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 81,037 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 63,776 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 75,930 boys |
| 2010s | 8.0 | 124,688 boys |
| 2020s | 6.0 | 167,598 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Delfino
What does the name Delfino mean?
Delfino means “dolphin” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Delfino?
Delfino has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Delfino a boy or girl name?
Delfino is a boy name.
How popular is the name Delfino?
Delfino ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1941 (#1,276).