Delta
Delta is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Fourth letter of the Greek alphabet; river mouth deposit.
Origin and history
Delta is a classic baby name derived from the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is often associated with geographic river deltas and has a long history of mild, steady usage in the United States. In recent years, the name has experienced a quiet resurgence among parents seeking a distinct, modern-sounding nature or vintage name.
Popularity in the United States
4,368 babies in the United States have been named Delta since 1880. It ranks #2658 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1549.
States where it is most popular
- LA (23.7 %)
- TX (19.3 %)
- TN (5.8 %)
- MS (5.5 %)
- WV (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 51 |
| 1890-1900 | 131 |
| 1900-1910 | 192 |
| 1910-1920 | 462 |
| 1920-1930 | 488 |
| 1930-1940 | 389 |
| 1940-1950 | 283 |
| 1950-1960 | 298 |
| 1960-1970 | 195 |
| 1970-1980 | 410 |
| 1980-1990 | 184 |
| 1990-2000 | 156 |
| 2000-2010 | 115 |
| 2010-2019 | 460 |
| 2020-2029 | 554 |
Famous people named Delta
- Delta Burke: Actress, Producer
- Delta Goodrem: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The term delta was first used for the triangular landform at the mouth of the Nile River because it resembled the upper-case Greek letter Δ.
- Delta serves as the standard code word for the letter D in the NATO phonetic alphabet.