Delmar Boy

Popularity: #903 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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)

StateBirthsShare
IN 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18806
18815
18827
18835
18846
18856
18865
18877
188810
18895
18905
18927
18946
189517
18969
189715
189812
18996
190010
190114
190216
190322
190419
190518
190622
190739
190829
190955
191031
191153
1912107
1913111
1914159
1915205
1916223
1917274
1918285
1919302
1920335
1921330
1922310
1923313
1924292
1925328
1926314
1927353
1928332
1929300
1930332
1931354
1932304
1933310
1934303
1935289
1936305
1937259
1938263
1939275
1940227
1941239
1942217
1943215
1944169
1945149
1946183
1947217
1948170
1949146
1950147
1951158
1952138
1953145
1954154
1955125
1956126
1957134
195890
1959106
1960106
196191
196292
1963106
196477
196577
196665
196775
196869
196966
197080
197162
197255
197369
197452
197569
197649
197755
197854
197950
198046
198152
198232
198341
198427
198539
198637
198735
198831
198936
199043
199134
199229
199331
199428
199525
199623
199730
199825
199924
200028
200118
200215
200322
200425
200518
200616
200728
200824
200925
201023
201124
201219
201331
201424
201515
201627
201718
201823
201920
202023
202122
202214
202328
202421