Is Delvin a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Delvin is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Delvin?

It's currently ranked #899 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Delvin Boy

Popularity: #899 · 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

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Delvin. 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 Delvin was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Delvin has ranked as high as #913 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in Florida, Louisiana, Texas, 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.

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. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

Year:

State	Births	Share
FL	5	100%

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