Delmo
A masculine name thought to originate from the Greek word "delmon" meaning "a precious stone".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Delmo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Delmo today is around 97 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Delmo births was 1916 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Delmo. 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 Delmo is about 97 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Delmos were born before 1939.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Delmo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1916
10 babies that year
Average age
97
years old
1939 SSA rank
#3,608
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Delmo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Delmo from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 47 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Delmo remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Delmo 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 Delmo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Delmo
The given name Delmo is a rare and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and uncertainty. It is believed to have originated in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. The Etruscans were a highly advanced culture known for their art, architecture, and language, which remains largely undeciphered to this day.
Some scholars suggest that Delmo may be derived from the Etruscan word "delma," which is thought to have meant "daring" or "courageous." However, the exact etymology is uncertain, and the name could also have roots in other ancient languages or dialects of the region.
While there are no definitive historical references to individuals named Delmo in ancient texts or records, the name is believed to have been in use among the Etruscan nobility and upper classes. It is possible that some early bearers of this name were prominent figures in Etruscan society, but their identities have been lost to time.
The earliest recorded example of the name Delmo dates back to the 15th century, when a Italian Renaissance artist and sculptor by that name gained recognition for his work in Florence and surrounding areas. Delmo Baccellieri (1415-1488) was known for his intricate marble carvings and contributions to the decorative arts of the time.
Another notable figure was Delmo Graziani (1568-1634), an Italian lawyer and legal scholar from Rome, who wrote extensively on Roman law and its applications in the early modern period.
In the 19th century, Delmo Calamai (1812-1876) was a celebrated Italian painter and art educator who taught at the prestigious Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence.
More recently, Delmo Rossi (1912-1997) was an Italian actor and filmmaker who appeared in numerous Italian and international productions throughout the mid-20th century.
Lastly, Delmo Borghi (1924-2002) was an Italian theologian and writer who published several works on Christian philosophy and ethics during his lifetime.
While the name Delmo may be obscure today, these historical examples demonstrate its enduring presence throughout various eras and fields, reflecting the rich and diverse cultural heritage of its Etruscan origins.
People
Delmo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Delmo 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
Delmo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Delmo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Delmo 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Delmo a common name?
We classify Delmo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 105 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Delmo most popular?
The single biggest year for Delmo was 1916, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Delmo is about 97 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 Delmo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Delmo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Delmo 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 Delmo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Delmo 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 Delmo 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 Delmo as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Delmo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.