Delcina
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "most sweet and gentle".
Name Census estimates that about 38 living Americans carry the first name Delcina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Delcina today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Delcina births was 1951 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Delcina. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Delcina. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
38
~ 1 in 9,019,851 Americans
Peak year
1951
14 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
1991 SSA rank
#11,883
Tracked since 1923
Census
Delcina in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 161 people with the first name Delcina, which placed it at #43,643 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#43,643
National first-name rank
People counted
161
161 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
63.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delcina
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Delcina is Black at 63.4%. The next largest groups are White (28.0%) and Two or More Races (5.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Delcina described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Delcina at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American63.4% · 102
- White28.0% · 45
- Two or more races5.0% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 1
Popularity
Delcina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Delcina from the 1920s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 25 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Delcina by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Delcina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Delcinas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Delcina
The name Delcina is believed to have its origins in the Latin language, with roots that can be traced back to ancient Rome. The name is derived from the Latin word "dulcis," meaning sweet or pleasant. It is likely that the name was initially used as a descriptive term, referring to someone with a sweet or gentle demeanor.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Delcina gained popularity among followers of the faith, as it was seen as a virtuous and desirable quality. Several early Christian saints and martyrs bore names derived from the Latin root "dulcis," further solidifying the name's association with piety and virtue.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Delcina can be found in medieval records from the 12th century. During this time, the name was particularly prevalent in regions of Italy and France, where it was often bestowed upon girls from noble or aristocratic families.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Delcina. One such individual was Delcina of Spoleto, an Italian mystic and visionary who lived in the 13th century. She was known for her piety and alleged prophetic abilities, and her life was documented in various hagiographies of the time.
Another significant figure bearing the name Delcina was Delcina Formosini, a 16th-century Italian painter who gained recognition for her artistic talents during the Renaissance period. Her works were highly regarded, and she was one of the few female artists to achieve recognition in her time.
In the 18th century, Delcina Meynier was a French artist and engraver who made significant contributions to the art world. Her intricate etchings and engravings were highly sought after, and she was celebrated for her technical mastery and attention to detail.
Moving into the 19th century, Delcina Duveluz was a Swiss writer and poet who gained recognition for her poignant works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human experience. Her poetry was widely acclaimed and remains an important part of Swiss literary heritage.
Finally, in the 20th century, Delcina Stevenson was an American author and activist who wrote extensively on issues of social justice and civil rights. Her works shed light on the struggles and experiences of marginalized communities and played a crucial role in raising awareness and advocating for change.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Delcina throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor.
People
Delcina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Delcina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Delcina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Delcina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 38 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Delcina going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 9,019,851 US residents.
Is Delcina a common name?
We classify Delcina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Delcina most popular?
The single biggest year for Delcina was 1951, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Delcina is about 63 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Delcina in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 161 people with the name Delcina, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #43,643 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Delcina in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Delcina?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Delcina appears almost entirely female. Of the 169 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Delcina?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Delcina is Black at 63.4%. The next largest groups are White (28.0%) and Two or More Races (5.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Delcina most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Delcina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 63.4% (102 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Delcina in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Delcina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Delcina in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Delcina still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Delcina in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Delcina can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Delcina?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.