Delmer
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #404 in 1935
5 babies were named Delmer in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,454 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1883–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Delmer you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Delmer
Delmer Daves
American film director, producer, and screenwriter (1904–1977)
Choose Delmer and your child shares a first name with Delmer Daves, an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Delmer, like who?” Delmer Daves's Wikipedia article is available in 28 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Delmer Daves on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Delmer, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Delmer would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDelmer first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1935, when it ranked #404. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendDelmer has slipped 2,454 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Delmer
Delmer is a boy name of French and Latin origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-mer”. US birth records list Delmer for boys from 1883 to 2025, in 127 of those 143 years. Its best year was 1935, when it ranked #404 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 31 | 32,288 boys |
| 1890s | 34 | 29,718 boys |
| 1900s | 95 | 10,544 boys |
| 1910s | 136 | 7,341 boys |
| 1920s | 173 | 5,780 boys |
| 1930s | 165 | 6,072 boys |
| 1940s | 81 | 12,404 boys |
| 1950s | 36 | 27,548 boys |
| 1960s | 20 | 48,804 boys |
| 1970s | 13 | 74,683 boys |
| 1980s | 5.8 | 171,821 boys |
| 1990s | 3.6 | 274,725 boys |
| 2000s | 3.6 | 279,330 boys |
| 2010s | 2.5 | 404,858 boys |
| 2020s | 3.1 | 324,324 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Delmer
What is the origin of the name Delmer?
Delmer has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Delmer a boy or girl name?
Delmer is a boy name.
How popular is the name Delmer?
Delmer ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1935 (#404).