Delbert Boy

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Delbert, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AlbertGilbertRobertWilbertHerbert

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Delbert. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ElbertKelbertMelbertSelbertTalbertWilbertAlfredGerald

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Delbert was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Delbert has ranked as high as #332 nationally, which occurred in 1932, and has been most popular in Ohio, Illinois, Texas, California, and Missouri.

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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 12 12 0
2024 14 14 0
2023 17 17 0
2022 15 15 0
2021 16 16 0
2020 26 26 0
2019 19 19 0
2018 18 18 0
2017 21 21 0
2016 22 22 0
2015 22 22 0
2014 20 20 0
2013 20 20 0
2012 18 18 0
2011 16 16 0
2010 23 23 0
2009 22 22 0
2008 24 24 0
2007 38 38 0
2006 29 29 0
2005 37 37 0
2004 34 34 0
2003 33 33 0
2002 38 38 0
2001 31 31 0
2000 32 32 0
1999 38 38 0
1998 35 35 0
1997 42 42 0
1996 40 40 0
1995 67 67 0
1994 67 67 0
1993 61 61 0
1992 68 68 0
1991 83 83 0
1990 92 92 0
1989 72 72 0
1988 85 85 0
1987 85 85 0
1986 110 110 0
1985 114 114 0
1984 106 106 0
1983 135 135 0
1982 107 107 0
1981 131 131 0
1980 137 137 0
1979 150 150 0
1978 139 139 0
1977 171 171 0
1976 150 150 0
1975 167 167 0
1974 200 200 0
1973 234 234 0
1972 218 218 0
1971 251 251 0
1970 255 255 0
1969 267 267 0
1968 287 282 5
1967 322 322 0
1966 366 366 0
1965 373 373 0
1964 398 398 0
1963 443 437 6
1962 497 497 0
1961 478 478 0
1960 495 490 5
1959 557 557 0
1958 568 568 0
1957 567 567 0
1956 623 617 6
1955 654 654 0
1954 606 606 0
1953 616 616 0
1952 641 641 0
1951 609 609 0
1950 569 569 0
1949 608 608 0
1948 693 693 0
1947 724 724 0
1946 678 678 0
1945 646 641 5
1944 745 745 0
1943 788 788 0
1942 797 797 0
1941 756 756 0
1940 813 813 0
1939 848 843 5
1938 879 874 5
1937 915 909 6
1936 882 882 0
1935 866 861 5
1934 894 894 0
1933 921 921 0
1932 1,038 1,038 0
1931 939 932 7
1930 1,013 1,013 0
1929 969 962 7
1928 1,029 1,023 6
1927 973 964 9
1926 925 916 9
1925 908 898 10
1924 995 988 7
1923 1,002 997 5
1922 976 976 0
1921 977 972 5
1920 982 982 0
1919 853 848 5
1918 833 833 0
1917 775 775 0
1916 751 743 8
1915 630 630 0
1914 472 472 0
1913 369 369 0
1912 325 325 0
1911 140 140 0
1910 122 122 0
1909 91 91 0
1908 92 92 0
1907 88 88 0
1906 89 89 0
1905 72 72 0
1904 59 59 0
1903 50 50 0
1902 51 51 0
1901 38 38 0
1900 44 44 0
1899 49 49 0
1898 48 48 0
1897 42 42 0
1896 46 46 0
1895 33 33 0
1894 30 30 0
1893 31 31 0
1892 43 43 0
1891 37 37 0
1890 28 28 0
1889 32 32 0
1888 45 45 0
1887 28 28 0
1886 30 30 0
1885 42 42 0
1884 46 46 0
1883 43 43 0
1882 46 46 0
1881 27 27 0
1880 44 44 0

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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