Delbert Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DEL-burt //ˈdɛl.bɚt//
Origin: English; German
Meaning: English: noble; German: bright
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Delbert is of English origin, derived from a combination of the Old High German elements "theud," meaning "people," and "beraht," meaning "bright" or "famous." This etymological foundation suggests a meaning akin to "bright people" or "famous among the people." The name likely entered the English lexicon through the influence of Germanic languages, particularly during the periods of migration and settlement in the early medieval era, when many Germanic tribes settled in what is now England. Historically, the name Delbert does not have significant references in ancient texts or notable figures until the 19th century.
It appears to have gained traction in the United States during this time, possibly influenced by the trend of creating new names or adapting existing ones to fit American cultural contexts. The name's first recorded use in the United States can be traced back to the late 1800s, aligning with a broader movement of name creation that was prevalent during this period.
Culturally, Delbert has been associated with qualities of brightness and distinction, reflecting its etymological roots. The name has often been used in literature and popular culture, contributing to its resonance in various narratives.
While diminutive forms such as Del or Bert may arise informally, they are not historically significant in the same way as the full name. Overall, Delbert embodies a blend of historical linguistic roots and cultural significance that has allowed it to persist in various contexts.
Famous people named Delbert
In this section, you will find notable people named Delbert. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Delbert who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Delbert who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Delbert McClinton is a musician best known for his work in blues and rock music, including albums like Genuine Cowhide and Acquired Taste.
Delbert Mann is a director best known for his films Marty, Separate Tables, and The Bachelor Party.
Fictional characters named Delbert
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Delbert is a fictional character from the animated film The Aristocats. He is a supporting character who is a friendly and helpful dog that assists the main characters in their adventure.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Delbert was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Delbert has ranked as high as #316 nationally, which occurred in 1932, and has been most popular in Ohio, Illinois, California, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
In the past 5 years the name Delbert has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Delbert is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Delbert was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Delbert (2007)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Delbert.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2006 | 29 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1997 | 42 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1995 | 67 |
| 1994 | 67 |
| 1993 | 61 |
| 1992 | 68 |
| 1991 | 83 |
| 1990 | 92 |
| 1989 | 72 |
| 1988 | 85 |
| 1987 | 85 |
| 1986 | 110 |
| 1985 | 114 |
| 1984 | 106 |
| 1983 | 135 |
| 1982 | 107 |
| 1981 | 131 |
| 1980 | 137 |
| 1979 | 150 |
| 1978 | 139 |
| 1977 | 171 |
| 1976 | 150 |
| 1975 | 167 |
| 1974 | 200 |
| 1973 | 234 |
| 1972 | 218 |
| 1971 | 251 |
| 1970 | 255 |
| 1969 | 267 |
| 1968 | 282 |
| 1967 | 322 |
| 1966 | 366 |
| 1965 | 373 |
| 1964 | 398 |
| 1963 | 437 |
| 1962 | 497 |
| 1961 | 477 |
| 1960 | 491 |
| 1959 | 557 |
| 1958 | 568 |
| 1957 | 567 |
| 1956 | 617 |
| 1955 | 654 |
| 1954 | 606 |
| 1953 | 616 |
| 1952 | 641 |
| 1951 | 609 |
| 1950 | 569 |
| 1949 | 608 |
| 1948 | 693 |
| 1947 | 724 |
| 1946 | 678 |
| 1945 | 641 |
| 1944 | 745 |
| 1943 | 788 |
| 1942 | 797 |
| 1941 | 756 |
| 1940 | 813 |
| 1939 | 843 |
| 1938 | 874 |
| 1937 | 909 |
| 1936 | 882 |
| 1935 | 861 |
| 1934 | 894 |
| 1933 | 921 |
| 1932 | 1,038 |
| 1931 | 932 |
| 1930 | 1,013 |
| 1929 | 962 |
| 1928 | 1,023 |
| 1927 | 964 |
| 1926 | 916 |
| 1925 | 898 |
| 1924 | 988 |
| 1923 | 997 |
| 1922 | 976 |
| 1921 | 972 |
| 1920 | 982 |
| 1919 | 848 |
| 1918 | 833 |
| 1917 | 775 |
| 1916 | 743 |
| 1915 | 630 |
| 1914 | 472 |
| 1913 | 369 |
| 1912 | 325 |
| 1911 | 140 |
| 1910 | 122 |
| 1909 | 91 |
| 1908 | 92 |
| 1907 | 88 |
| 1906 | 89 |
| 1905 | 72 |
| 1904 | 59 |
| 1903 | 50 |
| 1902 | 51 |
| 1901 | 38 |
| 1900 | 44 |
| 1899 | 49 |
| 1898 | 48 |
| 1897 | 42 |
| 1896 | 46 |
| 1895 | 33 |
| 1894 | 30 |
| 1893 | 31 |
| 1892 | 43 |
| 1891 | 37 |
| 1890 | 28 |
| 1889 | 32 |
| 1888 | 45 |
| 1887 | 28 |
| 1886 | 30 |
| 1885 | 42 |
| 1884 | 46 |
| 1883 | 43 |
| 1882 | 46 |
| 1881 | 27 |
| 1880 | 44 |