Delvin
Primarily a boy's name with 5,306 recorded births. Also given to 27 girls.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Delvin hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1914, with 5,306 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #4208, Delvin is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Delvin ranks #4208 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Delvin is a boy's and girl's baby name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic Delbhna, meaning 'noble friend' or associated with a place name in County Westmeath, Ireland. It blends the feel of classic Celtic names with a modern, streamlined sound.
Delvin shares sonic space with Melvin, Kelvin, and Devin, giving it a familiar rhythm while maintaining its own distinct identity. It has been used consistently but never overwhelmingly in the U.S., making it a quietly distinctive choice for parents who want something recognizable but uncommon.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Delvin's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Delvin follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Delvin's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Delvin was #1789 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4208, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 149 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 396 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 656 | — |
| 1990s | 726 | — |
| 1980s | 775 | — |
| 1970s | 809 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 405 | — |
| 1950s | 421 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 306 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 341 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 250 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 72 | — |
The Story of Delvin
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1978, Delvin is a Gen X staple. Boys named Delvin are most likely born between 1968 and 1988.
How rare is Delvin?
Only about 1 in every 144,000 babies born in 2024 was named Delvin — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1914, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1970s with 809 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Delvin by the numbers
- Would fill 111 school buses
- Meeting one Delvin per day would take 14.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(111 years, 1914–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25 | #4208 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3483 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5071 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4139 |
| 2020 | 47 | #2668 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3062 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3312 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3079 |
| 2016 | 37 | #3121 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3710 |
| 2014 | 38 | #2997 |
| 2013 | 44 | #2677 |
| 2012 | 46 | #2641 |
| 2011 | 45 | #2675 |
| 2010 | 46 | #2646 |
| 2009 | 57 | #2295 |
| 2008 | 56 | #2331 |
| 2007 | 55 | #2344 |
| 2006 | 55 | #2291 |
| 2005 | 71 | #1820 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Delvin as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Delvin has also been given to 27 girls in the U.S. since 1978.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1914–2024