Delmon
From a French surname meaning "from the mill".
Name Census estimates that about 194 living Americans carry the first name Delmon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Delmon today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Delmon births was 1917 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Delmon. 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
194
~ 1 in 1,766,775 Americans
Peak year
1917
19 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
1997 SSA rank
#8,382
Tracked since 1911
Popularity
Delmon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Delmon from the 1910s through to the 1990s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 90 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Delmon 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 Delmon 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 Delmon
The name Delmon is believed to have originated from the Old English language, deriving from the elements "del," meaning "valley," and "mund," meaning "protection." It likely emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, sometime between the 5th and 11th centuries.
This name was prevalent among the Anglo-Saxon communities in regions such as Wessex, Mercia, and Northumbria, where it was given to male children as a testament to the desire for protection within the valleys or settlements where they were born.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Delmon can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and wealth commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Delmon who held property in the village of Waltham, Essex.
In the 12th century, a Benedictine monk named Delmon of Canterbury gained recognition for his scholarly pursuits and contributions to the monastic community. His writings on theology and philosophy were influential during that era.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Delmon Whitaker (1497-1567) made his mark as a skilled artisan and goldsmith. His intricate metalwork creations adorned the homes of several noble families in England.
In the 18th century, Delmon Pritchard (1724-1796) was a prominent Welsh botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life. His extensive collection of preserved specimens and detailed illustrations were invaluable resources for naturalists of the time.
Another historical figure bearing this name was Delmon Fairchild (1845-1919), an American industrialist and inventor. He is credited with developing groundbreaking machinery that revolutionized the textile industry, enabling more efficient and cost-effective production processes.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who carried the name Delmon, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor and achievement.
People
Delmon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Delmon 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
Delmon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Delmon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 194 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Delmon 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 1,766,775 US residents.
Is Delmon a common name?
We classify Delmon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 437 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Delmon most popular?
The single biggest year for Delmon was 1917, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Delmon is about 65 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Delmon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Delmon 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.