Delmas
Of English origin, meaning "from the pasture for animals".
Name Census estimates that about 1,024 living Americans carry the first name Delmas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Delmas today is around 70 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Delmas births was 1947 (83 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Delmas. 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
- • The typical person named Delmas is about 70 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Delmas' were born before 1966.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 334,721 Americans
Peak year
1947
83 babies that year
Average age
70
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,296
Tracked since 1906
Popularity
Delmas: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Delmas from the 1900s through to the 2000s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 613 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Delmas 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 Delmas during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Delmas' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky recorded the most babies named Delmas, while Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 73 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Delmas
The name Delmas is believed to have its origins in the French language and culture. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "del mas," which translates to "of the farmhouse" or "from the manor." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a surname or place name referring to someone who lived in or owned a farmhouse or manor.
The earliest known use of Delmas as a given name can be traced back to the 16th century in France. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Delmas de Grammont, a French nobleman and military leader who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
In the 17th century, the name Delmas gained some prominence in France, particularly in the southern regions. One notable figure from this era was Delmas de Vivier, a French poet and playwright who lived from 1621 to 1677. His works were well-regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the cultural landscape of the time.
As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way into other languages and cultures. In the 18th century, there was a Delmas Family in England, with one member named Delmas Lisle (1720-1789) serving as a Member of Parliament.
Moving into the 19th century, the name Delmas gained further recognition with the birth of Anatole Delmas (1835-1901), a French painter and illustrator known for his depictions of Parisian life and landscapes. His works are celebrated for their vivid colors and attention to detail.
Another notable figure with the name Delmas was Delmas Weston (1805-1889), an American politician and lawyer who served as a judge in Missouri. He played a significant role in the legal and political affairs of the state during his lifetime.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Delmas. While it may have originated as a French surname or place name, it has since been adopted as a given name in various cultures and contexts, each with its unique historical significance.
People
Delmas + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Delmas 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
Delmas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Delmas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,024 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Delmas 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 334,721 US residents.
Is Delmas a common name?
We classify Delmas as "Rare". It ranks above 90.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,258 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Delmas most popular?
The single biggest year for Delmas was 1947, when 83 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Delmas is about 70 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Delmas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Delmas 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.