Delmarco
Of Italian origin, meaning "from the border town".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Delmarco. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Delmarco today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Delmarco births was 1990 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Delmarco. 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 Delmarco. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1990
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1999 SSA rank
#10,286
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Delmarco: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Delmarco 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 Delmarco during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Delmarco
The name Delmarco is a unique and intriguing combination derived from multiple linguistic roots. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Romance languages, specifically a blend of Latin and Italian influences. The prefix "Del-" is believed to have originated from the Latin preposition "de," meaning "from" or "of," while the latter part, "marco," resonates with the Italian name "Marco," which itself has Latin roots meaning "warlike" or "martial."
One of the earliest recorded instances of a similar name can be found in the 12th century, when a nobleman named Delmarius was mentioned in the annals of the Lombard kingdom in northern Italy. This name, seemingly a precursor to Delmarco, suggests that the name may have initially gained traction in the region that is now modern-day Lombardy.
Throughout the medieval period, variations of the name appeared sporadically in various Italian city-states and principalities. For instance, in the 14th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher from Genoa, Delmarco Fieschi, made significant contributions to the field of natural philosophy, laying the groundwork for later scientific advancements.
As the Renaissance era dawned, the name Delmarco gained further recognition with the emergence of several notable individuals. One such figure was Delmarco Bianchi, a renowned architect from Florence, who designed several iconic structures, including the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, which still stands as a testament to his architectural prowess.
In the 16th century, Delmarco Colombo, a Genoese explorer and navigator, embarked on daring voyages across the Mediterranean, expanding the boundaries of maritime exploration and trade. His detailed journals and maps proved invaluable for future explorers and cartographers.
The name transcended geographic boundaries as well, with Delmarco Vazquez, a Spanish poet and playwright from the 17th century, leaving an indelible mark on the literary world with his poignant works that captured the essence of the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
As time progressed, the name Delmarco continued to be associated with individuals of notable achievements. In the 19th century, Delmarco Rossi, an Italian physicist and engineer, made groundbreaking contributions to the field of electromagnetism, laying the foundations for modern electrical engineering.
These examples serve as a testament to the rich history and diverse individuals who have carried the name Delmarco throughout the ages, leaving an enduring legacy across various fields and disciplines.
People
Delmarco + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Delmarco 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
Delmarco: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Delmarco?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Delmarco 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Delmarco a common name?
We classify Delmarco as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Delmarco most popular?
The single biggest year for Delmarco was 1990, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Delmarco is about 31 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 Delmarco in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Delmarco a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Delmarco 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 Delmarco still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Delmarco 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 Delmarco 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 the name Delmarco?
Find out how many people share the name Delmarco on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.