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Origin & history of Delmer1
English / French roots
Delmer is a spelling variant of Delmar, from the Spanish del mar or French de la mer — both meaning of the sea. As an American given name, Delmer became popular in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, peaking in 1924. The name carries seafaring imagery and was particularly favored by parents in coastal communities. It conveys an old-fashioned, adventurous masculine character.
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Root name
The root form of Delmer is
Delmar — meaning Of the sea.
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Modern usage
Delmer remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Delmer?
1924
peak year
At its height in 1924, Delmer reached #428 nationally — 205 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1920s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Delmer is a rare name in U.S. records with about 7 babies named Delmer each year. Delmer's usage has been rising again in recent years. In all, around 7,665 babies have been registered as Delmer since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
205
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #428)
(ranked #428)
7
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
70
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
7,665
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Delmer3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.
✨Creative
😄Joyful
🗣️Communicator
🌈Optimistic
D4
E5
L3
M4
E5
R9
Sum: 30 → Life path 3
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Personality of Delmer✨
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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