Delian Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DEL-ee-an //ˈdɛl.i.ən//
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: Greek: of Delos; Latin: from the sea
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Delian is derived from the ancient Greek island of Delos, which was considered a sacred site in Greek mythology. Delos was known as the birthplace of the twin gods Apollo and Artemis.
The name has also been associated with Latin roots, referring to the sea. It is relatively uncommon and may appeal to those interested in classical or mythological names.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Delian was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Delian has ranked as high as #25500 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Delian has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Delian 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 Delian 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 Delian.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Delian
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