Delmer comes from the English / French tradition, meaning Of the sea.
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How popular is Delmer?
1924peak 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 registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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