Del Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationDEL / /dɛl/English; Hebrew; Irish
Meaning
English: from the valley; Hebrew: God is my judge; Irish: noble
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Del has roots in multiple cultures, primarily English and Hebrew. In English, it is often considered a diminutive of names like Delbert or Delano. In Hebrew, it conveys a sense of divine judgment. The Irish connection emphasizes nobility, reflecting the name's versatility across different cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Del has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with periods of increased use in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dell
- Delly
International Variants
- Noé (French)
- Dél (Hungarian)
Famous people named Del
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Del was first seen in the United States in 1909. Del has ranked as high as #977 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in California, Washington, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Del has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Del (1999)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 28 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1925 | 16 |
| 1926 | 19 |
| 1927 | 20 |
| 1928 | 19 |
| 1929 | 25 |
| 1930 | 22 |
| 1931 | 27 |
| 1932 | 22 |
| 1933 | 34 |
| 1934 | 32 |
| 1935 | 29 |
| 1936 | 41 |
| 1937 | 41 |
| 1938 | 43 |
| 1939 | 42 |
| 1940 | 45 |
| 1941 | 37 |
| 1942 | 50 |
| 1943 | 49 |
| 1944 | 37 |
| 1945 | 41 |
| 1946 | 64 |
| 1947 | 87 |
| 1948 | 83 |
| 1949 | 63 |
| 1950 | 72 |
| 1951 | 83 |
| 1952 | 90 |
| 1953 | 90 |
| 1954 | 123 |
| 1955 | 112 |
| 1956 | 112 |
| 1957 | 130 |
| 1958 | 143 |
| 1959 | 140 |
| 1960 | 135 |
| 1961 | 90 |
| 1962 | 109 |
| 1963 | 122 |
| 1964 | 100 |
| 1965 | 105 |
| 1966 | 76 |
| 1967 | 72 |
| 1968 | 81 |
| 1969 | 77 |
| 1970 | 80 |
| 1971 | 61 |
| 1972 | 50 |
| 1973 | 30 |
| 1974 | 43 |
| 1975 | 38 |
| 1976 | 33 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 31 |
| 1979 | 37 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 12 |