Delmer Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Delmer is an Old English name meaning noble, dear, or related to the sea. It evolved from the elements 'deor' and 'mere' and has historical forms including Deor and Demar. While it was popular in the early to mid-20th century, it is now seen as vintage and unique. The name does not have biblical relevance but is associated with notable individuals in film and politics.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Delmer"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛlmər/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Delmer is derived from the Old English elements 'deor,' meaning 'animal' or 'dear,' and 'mere,' meaning 'lake' or 'sea.' It implies a connection to nature, specifically a body of water associated with animals.
Meaning
noble, dear, of the sea
Language Evolution
Deor, Demar, Delmer
Historical Usage
Delmer gained popularity in the early 20th century and was particularly common in the United States during the 1920s to 1950s.
Variants & Derivatives
Del, Delmo
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Delmer is considered somewhat old-fashioned but retains a vintage charm. It is less common today, giving it a unique and distinguished quality.
Famous People
Delmer Daves, an American film director, producer, and screenwriter, Delmer B. E. Smith, an American politician
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✨ Delmer Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 205 peak births in 1924
Geographic Spread
Popular across 28 US states, with strongest presence in West Virginia
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 9 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Delmer"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Delmer"
"Delmer" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 473rd of 7545 | 2,636 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 469th of 6773 | 2,846 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 868th of 7552 | 1,382 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1799th of 10718 | 401 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4889th of 16616 | 150 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8593rd of 24088 | 114 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11932nd of 23106 | 51 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 8598th of 9107 | 6 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8072nd of 9204 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Delmer" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
24.51% 347th/1416 |
74.33% 1025th/1379 |
19.06% 451st/2366 |
38.00% 434th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
23.42% 362nd/1546 |
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18.70% 440th/2353 |
37.69% 583rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
43.42% 967th/2227 |
60.91% 1480th/2430 |
27.80% 793rd/2853 |
37.01% 1027th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
55.16% 1620th/2937 |
- |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Delmer" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Delmer"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Delmer" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Delmer" in the United States
The name Delmer is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Delmer has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Delmer' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 473rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 469th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 868th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1799th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4889th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8593rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11932nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8598th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8072nd out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Delmer' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.