Delmar Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDEL-mar / /ˈdɛl.mɑːr/Spanish; English
Meaning
Spanish: of the sea; English: from the sea
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Delmar has roots in both Spanish and English cultures. In Spanish, it translates to 'of the sea,' reflecting a connection to maritime themes. The name gained popularity in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is often associated with coastal regions and has been used in various literary contexts.
Trend Summary
Delmar has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a peak in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Del
- Delmo
International Variants
- Delmar (Spanish)
- Delmare (Italian)
Famous people named Delmar
Delmar O'Donnell was an American actor known for his roles in early 20th-century films.
Delmar C. Smith was a notable American politician who served in local government.
Delmar H. Hargis was an influential American educator and author.
Delmar J. Hinton was a prominent figure in the field of architecture.
Fictional characters named Delmar
Delmar O'Donnell is a character in the film 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' who is one of the main protagonists.
Delmar is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,' serving as a merchant.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Delmar was first seen in the United States in 1880. Delmar has ranked as high as #547 nationally, which occurred in 1931, and has been most popular in Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, Iowa, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Delmar has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Delmar (2009)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
IN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 6 |
1881 | 5 |
1882 | 7 |
1883 | 5 |
1884 | 6 |
1885 | 6 |
1886 | 5 |
1887 | 7 |
1888 | 10 |
1889 | 5 |
1890 | 5 |
1892 | 7 |
1894 | 6 |
1895 | 17 |
1896 | 9 |
1897 | 15 |
1898 | 12 |
1899 | 6 |
1900 | 10 |
1901 | 14 |
1902 | 16 |
1903 | 22 |
1904 | 19 |
1905 | 18 |
1906 | 22 |
1907 | 39 |
1908 | 29 |
1909 | 55 |
1910 | 31 |
1911 | 53 |
1912 | 107 |
1913 | 111 |
1914 | 159 |
1915 | 205 |
1916 | 223 |
1917 | 274 |
1918 | 285 |
1919 | 302 |
1920 | 335 |
1921 | 330 |
1922 | 310 |
1923 | 313 |
1924 | 292 |
1925 | 328 |
1926 | 314 |
1927 | 353 |
1928 | 332 |
1929 | 300 |
1930 | 332 |
1931 | 354 |
1932 | 304 |
1933 | 310 |
1934 | 303 |
1935 | 289 |
1936 | 305 |
1937 | 259 |
1938 | 263 |
1939 | 275 |
1940 | 227 |
1941 | 239 |
1942 | 217 |
1943 | 215 |
1944 | 169 |
1945 | 149 |
1946 | 183 |
1947 | 217 |
1948 | 170 |
1949 | 146 |
1950 | 147 |
1951 | 158 |
1952 | 138 |
1953 | 145 |
1954 | 154 |
1955 | 125 |
1956 | 126 |
1957 | 134 |
1958 | 90 |
1959 | 106 |
1960 | 106 |
1961 | 91 |
1962 | 92 |
1963 | 106 |
1964 | 77 |
1965 | 77 |
1966 | 65 |
1967 | 75 |
1968 | 69 |
1969 | 66 |
1970 | 80 |
1971 | 62 |
1972 | 55 |
1973 | 69 |
1974 | 52 |
1975 | 69 |
1976 | 49 |
1977 | 55 |
1978 | 54 |
1979 | 50 |
1980 | 46 |
1981 | 52 |
1982 | 32 |
1983 | 41 |
1984 | 27 |
1985 | 39 |
1986 | 37 |
1987 | 35 |
1988 | 31 |
1989 | 36 |
1990 | 43 |
1991 | 34 |
1992 | 29 |
1993 | 31 |
1994 | 28 |
1995 | 25 |
1996 | 23 |
1997 | 30 |
1998 | 25 |
1999 | 24 |
2000 | 28 |
2001 | 18 |
2002 | 15 |
2003 | 22 |
2004 | 25 |
2005 | 18 |
2006 | 16 |
2007 | 28 |
2008 | 24 |
2009 | 25 |
2010 | 23 |
2011 | 24 |
2012 | 19 |
2013 | 31 |
2014 | 24 |
2015 | 15 |
2016 | 27 |
2017 | 18 |
2018 | 23 |
2019 | 20 |
2020 | 23 |
2021 | 22 |
2022 | 14 |
2023 | 28 |
2024 | 21 |