Delma
Delma is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Faithful, noble, or soft.
Origin and history
Delma is a female given name likely derived as a short form of names like Fidelma or Adelma. Historically used in the United States throughout the early to mid-20th century, it has become a rare classic name in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
8,454 babies in the United States have been named Delma since 1880. It ranks #1823 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- TX (34.6 %)
- WV (6.4 %)
- KY (6 %)
- VA (5.8 %)
- MO (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 36 |
| 1890-1900 | 129 |
| 1900-1910 | 388 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,195 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,745 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,457 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,027 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,057 |
| 1960-1970 | 771 |
| 1970-1980 | 355 |
| 1980-1990 | 157 |
| 1990-2000 | 79 |
| 2000-2010 | 34 |
| 2010-2019 | 19 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Delma
- Delma Banks: Legal subject
Nicknames
Del, Dee
Fun facts
- Delma enjoyed its peak popularity in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s.
- It is connected to both Irish roots via Fidelma and Germanic origins via Adelma.