Delfino
Of Italian origin, meaning "dolphin".
Name Census estimates that about 1,671 living Americans carry the first name Delfino. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Delfino today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Delfino births was 1999 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Delfino. 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.
People living today
1.7K
~ 1 in 205,119 Americans
Peak year
1999
41 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,225
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Delfino: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Delfino from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 305 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Delfino 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 Delfino during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Delfinos live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, California, New Mexico recorded the most babies named Delfino, while Arizona, Illinois, Colorado recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 214 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Delfino
The given name Delfino has its origins in the Italian language and culture. It is derived from the Italian word "delfino," which means "dolphin." This name is believed to have emerged during the Renaissance period, which spanned from the 14th to the 17th century in Europe.
The name Delfino was likely inspired by the dolphin's symbolic significance in ancient Greek and Roman mythology. Dolphins were often associated with protection, guidance, and wisdom. In some mythological tales, dolphins were depicted as friendly creatures that aided sailors and guided ships safely to shore.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Delfino can be found in the 16th century. Delfino Borrelli (1506-1587) was an Italian painter and architect who worked in Naples during the Renaissance period. He is known for his contributions to the Mannerist style of art and architecture.
Another notable individual bearing the name Delfino was Delfino Muñoz (1537-1612), a Spanish priest and historian. He wrote extensively about the history of the Catholic Church in Spain and served as a royal chaplain to King Philip III of Spain.
In the 17th century, Delfino Pereira (1635-1693) was a Portuguese Jesuit missionary who traveled to China and worked as a translator and interpreter. He played a significant role in facilitating cultural exchange and understanding between China and the West.
Moving on to the 18th century, Delfino Codazzi (1730-1794) was an Italian architect and engineer who worked in Venice. He is renowned for his contributions to the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Church of San Zaccaria and the Palazzo Grassi.
In the 19th century, Delfino Vigil (1836-1903) was a prominent lawyer and politician from New Mexico. He served as a territorial representative in the United States Congress and played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of New Mexico during its transition from a territory to a state.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the given name Delfino throughout history. The name's connection to the symbolic dolphin and its Italian roots have contributed to its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
People
Delfino + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Delfino: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Delfino?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,671 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Delfino 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 205,119 US residents.
Is Delfino a common name?
We classify Delfino as "Rare". It ranks above 92.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,353 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Delfino most popular?
The single biggest year for Delfino was 1999, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Delfino is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Delfino a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Delfino 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.
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.