Delphine Girl

Popularity: #906 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: del-FEEN //dɛlˈfiːn//

Origin: French; Greek

Meaning: Greek: dolphin; French: of the sea

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Delphine has its roots in the ancient Greek word "delphus," which means "womb" or "from the womb." This term is closely associated with the city of Delphi, a significant site in ancient Greece known for its oracle and the Temple of Apollo. The name entered the Latin language as "Delphina," which was used to refer to the dolphin, an animal symbolically linked to the city of Delphi due to its association with the sea and prophecy.

The transition into Old French saw the name evolve into "Delphine," which was later adopted into English during the Middle Ages, retaining its connection to both the sea and the oracle's wisdom. Historically, the name Delphine has been borne by various notable figures, particularly in French history.

One prominent example is Delphine de Girardin, a 19th-century French writer and salonnière, who contributed to the literary culture of her time. The name also appears in literature and art, often evoking themes of wisdom, intuition, and femininity, reflecting the characteristics associated with the oracle of Delphi.

In the realm of Christianity, the name has been linked to saints and figures who embody virtues of guidance and insight, further enhancing its cultural significance. Delphine carries a symbolic resonance that has allowed it to endure through centuries.

It is often associated with the qualities of intelligence and foresight, drawing on its mythological and historical roots. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Delphie, which have been used affectionately in different cultures.

Overall, Delphine encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, historical milestones, and cultural associations that contribute to its lasting appeal.

Famous people named Delphine

In this section, you will find notable people named Delphine. 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 Delphine who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Delphine who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Delphine Arnault is a businesswoman best known for her role at LVMH and as a board member of Christian Dior.

Delphine Chaneac is an actress best known for her roles in Eden Log, and the French version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

Delphine de Vigan is an author best known for her novels No and Me, and Based on a True Story.

Fictional characters named Delphine

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Delphine is a fictional character from the TV series Orphan Black. She is a brilliant scientist who plays a crucial role in the development of the cloning technology central to the plot.

Sibling suggestions

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

CelineElodieJulietteMargotAmelieLucie

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Delphine. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

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

Delphine has ranked as high as #925 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Minnesota.

In the past 5 years the name Delphine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Delphine 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 Delphine 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 Delphine.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 42 0 42
2024 42 0 42
2023 43 0 43
2022 51 0 51
2021 41 0 41
2020 42 0 42
2019 43 0 43
2018 49 0 49
2017 43 0 43
2016 46 0 46
2015 60 0 60
2014 35 0 35
2013 36 0 36
2012 35 0 35
2011 26 0 26
2010 24 0 24
2009 31 0 31
2008 18 0 18
2007 11 0 11
2006 20 0 20
2005 12 0 12
2004 17 0 17
2003 17 0 17
2002 7 0 7
2001 10 0 10
2000 11 0 11
1999 9 0 9
1998 11 0 11
1997 14 0 14
1996 7 0 7
1995 14 0 14
1994 10 0 10
1993 11 0 11
1992 13 0 13
1991 8 0 8
1990 6 0 6
1989 16 0 16
1988 8 0 8
1987 16 0 16
1986 11 0 11
1985 11 0 11
1984 12 0 12
1983 11 0 11
1982 18 0 18
1981 15 0 15
1980 23 0 23
1979 24 0 24
1978 21 0 21
1977 23 0 23
1976 24 0 24
1975 32 0 32
1974 37 0 37
1973 41 0 41
1972 38 0 38
1971 59 0 59
1970 44 0 44
1969 44 0 44
1968 52 0 52
1967 55 0 55
1966 56 0 56
1965 86 0 86
1964 106 0 106
1963 92 0 92
1962 136 0 136
1961 169 0 169
1960 191 0 191
1959 251 0 251
1958 348 0 348
1957 132 0 132
1956 154 0 154
1955 120 0 120
1954 140 0 140
1953 136 0 136
1952 150 0 150
1951 141 0 141
1950 104 0 104
1949 88 0 88
1948 95 0 95
1947 81 0 81
1946 91 0 91
1945 89 0 89
1944 100 0 100
1943 117 0 117
1942 111 0 111
1941 117 0 117
1940 116 0 116
1939 126 0 126
1938 138 0 138
1937 144 0 144
1936 163 0 163
1935 160 0 160
1934 170 0 170
1933 185 5 180
1932 187 0 187
1931 220 0 220
1930 247 5 242
1929 233 7 226
1928 242 0 242
1927 237 0 237
1926 203 0 203
1925 204 0 204
1924 223 0 223
1923 199 0 199
1922 180 0 180
1921 201 0 201
1920 165 0 165
1919 153 6 147
1918 125 0 125
1917 135 5 130
1916 137 0 137
1915 123 0 123
1914 112 5 107
1913 66 0 66
1912 77 0 77
1911 57 0 57
1910 52 0 52
1909 37 0 37
1908 32 0 32
1907 30 0 30
1906 30 0 30
1905 27 0 27
1904 28 0 28
1903 20 0 20
1902 26 0 26
1901 21 0 21
1900 36 0 36
1899 13 0 13
1898 20 0 20
1897 18 0 18
1896 17 0 17
1895 13 0 13
1894 21 0 21
1893 16 0 16
1892 16 0 16
1891 10 0 10
1890 17 0 17
1889 12 0 12
1888 14 0 14
1887 12 0 12
1886 11 0 11
1885 5 0 5
1884 9 0 9
1883 15 0 15
1882 10 0 10
1881 9 0 9
1880 5 0 5

Top States for Delphine (2024)

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 10
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