Delegend
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Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Delegend. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Delegend today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Delegend births was 2021 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Delegend. 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 Delegend. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2021
7 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#9,966
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Delegend: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Delegend 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 Delegend during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Delegend
The name Delegend is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich history that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, where the prefix "dele" was derived from the word "delos," meaning "clear" or "evident." This prefix was often combined with other words to create new terms and names.
In the early medieval period, the suffix "-gend" emerged from the Old English word "genda," which signified "one who travels" or "wanderer." This suffix was commonly used to denote occupation or status, reflecting the nomadic lifestyle prevalent in those times. When combined, the name Delegend took on the poetic meaning of "one who clearly wanders" or "one who makes evident through their journeys."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Delegend can be found in ancient Greek texts and historical records from the Byzantine Empire. One notable figure bearing this name was Delegend of Antioch, a renowned scholar and traveler who lived in the 5th century AD. His writings documented his extensive journeys throughout the Mediterranean region, providing valuable insights into the cultures and traditions of the time.
In the 9th century, a monk named Delegend of Lindisfarne gained recognition for his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and his work in establishing a renowned scriptorium in the Northumbrian region of England. His dedication to the pursuit of knowledge and the dissemination of wisdom earned him a lasting legacy.
During the Renaissance period, the name Delegend was associated with a family of Italian explorers and cartographers. The most famous among them was Delegend Vespucci, born in 1454, whose voyages to the Americas significantly advanced the understanding of the New World and contributed to the development of modern cartography.
In the realm of literature, Delegend Blakemore, an English poet born in 1678, gained recognition for his evocative works that celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience. His poems, often depicting the wanderings of the soul, resonated deeply with readers of his time.
Another notable figure was Delegend Farrington, a renowned archaeologist born in 1856, whose groundbreaking discoveries in Egypt and the Middle East shed light on ancient civilizations and their customs. His meticulous excavations and documentation of ancient sites left an indelible mark on the field of archaeology.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have borne the name Delegend throughout history, each leaving their unique imprint on various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human knowledge and endeavor.
People
Delegend + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Delegend as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Delegend: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Delegend?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Delegend 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Delegend a common name?
We classify Delegend as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Delegend most popular?
The single biggest year for Delegend was 2021, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Delegend is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Delegend in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Delegend a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Delegend in the SSA data are male. 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 Delegend still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Delegend 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 Delegend 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Delegend as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.