Delmonta
A combination name derived from the Spanish words "del" and "monte" meaning "from the mountain".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Delmonta. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Delmonta today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Delmonta births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Delmonta. 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 Delmonta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#9,984
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Delmonta: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Delmonta 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 Delmonta 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Delmonta
The name Delmonta has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization of Italy, dating back to around the 7th century BCE. It is believed to have derived from the Etruscan words "del" meaning "of" and "monta" meaning "mountain," suggesting a connection to a person or place associated with a particular mountain region.
One of the earliest known references to the name Delmonta can be found in a series of inscriptions discovered in the ancient Etruscan city of Tarquinia. These inscriptions, dating back to the 6th century BCE, mention a prominent figure named Delmonta who was believed to be a local ruler or chieftain.
As the Etruscan civilization gradually merged with the expanding Roman Republic, the name Delmonta began to appear in various Roman historical records and literary works. One notable figure was Delmonta Quintus, a Roman general who led a successful campaign against the Samnites in the 3rd century BCE.
During the Middle Ages, the name Delmonta remained relatively rare, but it did appear in several religious texts and chronicles. One such example is the 12th-century monk and historian Delmonta of Rheims, who authored a detailed account of the Third Crusade.
In the Renaissance period, the name Delmonta experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among Italian noble families. One prominent figure from this era was Delmonta Machiavelli (1469-1527), a Florentine diplomat and political philosopher known for his seminal work "The Prince."
Another notable figure was Delmonta Cellini (1500-1571), an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, and artist whose autobiography "The Life of Benvenuto Cellini" is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance literature.
During the 17th century, the name Delmonta appeared in various European countries, often associated with prominent military leaders and statesmen. One such individual was Delmonta von Wallenstein (1583-1634), a Bohemian military leader who played a pivotal role in the Thirty Years' War.
In the 18th century, the name Delmonta gained popularity in the literary world, with several notable authors and poets bearing the name. One such figure was Delmonta Rousseau (1712-1778), a Genevan philosopher and writer whose works had a significant influence on the Enlightenment and the French Revolution.
People
Delmonta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Delmonta 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
Delmonta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Delmonta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Delmonta 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Delmonta a common name?
We classify Delmonta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Delmonta most popular?
The single biggest year for Delmonta was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Delmonta is about 28 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 Delmonta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Delmonta a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Delmonta 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 Delmonta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Delmonta 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 Delmonta 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 are called Delmonta?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.