Delvin Boy

Popularity: #916 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DEL-vin //ˈdɛlvɪn//

Origin: Irish; English

Meaning: Irish: unworthy; English: from the old town

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Delvin is believed to have its roots in the Gaelic language, specifically deriving from the Irish surname "O'Delbhna," which means "descendant of Delbhna." The name Delbhna itself is thought to be derived from the word "delbh," meaning "shaped" or "formed." This etymological path highlights the name's connection to the Gaelic tradition and its significance in Irish culture. The transition from Gaelic to English occurred as the British influence expanded in Ireland, particularly from the 17th century onwards, leading to the anglicization of many Irish names, including Delvin.

Historically, the name Delvin is associated with the Delvin family, who were notable in medieval Ireland. The name is linked to the town of Delvin in County Westmeath, which has roots dating back to the 12th century.

This area was significant during the Norman invasion of Ireland and has connections to various historical figures and events. The Delvin family played a role in the local governance and land ownership during the medieval period, contributing to the name's historical resonance.

Culturally, the name Delvin carries connotations of heritage and identity, particularly within Irish communities. It embodies a connection to Gaelic traditions and the historical narrative of Ireland, reflecting the importance of lineage and ancestry in Irish culture.

The name may also be associated with the broader themes of resilience and continuity within Irish history, as many names from this period have endured through centuries of change. While diminutive forms like "Del" may arise in informal contexts, the name Delvin itself remains a testament to its rich linguistic and cultural heritage.

Famous people named Delvin

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

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Delvin Breaux is a professional American football player best known for playing as a cornerback for the New Orleans Saints and the Cleveland Browns.

Delvin Cook is a professional American football player best known for playing as a running back for the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Jets.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Delvin was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Delvin has ranked as high as #1358 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, Louisiana, California, and New York.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Delvin 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 Delvin 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 Delvin.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 22 22 0
2024 25 25 0
2023 33 33 0
2022 24 19 5
2021 25 25 0
2020 47 47 0
2019 39 39 0
2018 34 34 0
2017 38 38 0
2016 37 37 0
2015 29 29 0
2014 38 38 0
2013 44 44 0
2012 46 46 0
2011 45 45 0
2010 46 46 0
2009 57 57 0
2008 56 56 0
2007 55 55 0
2006 55 55 0
2005 71 71 0
2004 70 70 0
2003 74 74 0
2002 71 71 0
2001 67 67 0
2000 80 80 0
1999 69 69 0
1998 70 70 0
1997 71 71 0
1996 79 79 0
1995 84 84 0
1994 87 87 0
1993 81 81 0
1992 89 89 0
1991 44 44 0
1990 52 52 0
1989 79 79 0
1988 77 77 0
1987 70 70 0
1986 66 66 0
1985 72 72 0
1984 66 66 0
1983 73 73 0
1982 65 65 0
1981 98 92 6
1980 115 115 0
1979 172 164 8
1978 194 186 8
1977 130 130 0
1976 77 77 0
1975 30 30 0
1974 42 42 0
1973 41 41 0
1972 47 47 0
1971 44 44 0
1970 48 48 0
1969 43 43 0
1968 32 32 0
1967 46 46 0
1966 34 34 0
1965 42 42 0
1964 36 36 0
1963 36 36 0
1962 47 47 0
1961 36 36 0
1960 53 53 0
1959 36 36 0
1958 39 39 0
1957 57 57 0
1956 44 44 0
1955 40 40 0
1954 41 41 0
1953 48 48 0
1952 49 49 0
1951 37 37 0
1950 30 30 0
1949 24 24 0
1948 33 33 0
1947 33 33 0
1946 31 31 0
1945 23 23 0
1944 21 21 0
1943 42 42 0
1942 36 36 0
1941 37 37 0
1940 26 26 0
1939 33 33 0
1938 34 34 0
1937 42 42 0
1936 36 36 0
1935 33 33 0
1934 26 26 0
1933 35 35 0
1932 32 32 0
1931 33 33 0
1930 37 37 0
1929 34 34 0
1928 28 28 0
1927 24 24 0
1926 19 19 0
1925 35 35 0
1924 32 32 0
1923 20 20 0
1922 22 22 0
1921 16 16 0
1920 20 20 0
1919 12 12 0
1918 15 15 0
1917 13 13 0
1916 11 11 0
1915 12 12 0
1914 9 9 0

Top States for Delvin (2023)

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
FL 5
100%