Delmus
Meaning "ruler of the people" or "judge of the people".
Name Census estimates that about 270 living Americans carry the first name Delmus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Delmus today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Delmus births was 1938 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Delmus. 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 Delmus is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Delmus' were born before 1967.
People living today
270
~ 1 in 1,269,461 Americans
Peak year
1938
18 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1981 SSA rank
#5,061
Tracked since 1907
Census
Delmus in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 257 people with the first name Delmus, which placed it at #32,623 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#32,623
National first-name rank
People counted
257
257 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
55.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delmus
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Delmus is White at 55.3%. The next largest groups are Black (35.8%) and Two or More Races (3.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Delmus described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Delmus at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White55.3% · 142
- Black or African American35.8% · 92
- Two or more races3.9% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.6% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 4
Popularity
Delmus: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Delmus from the 1900s through to the 1980s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 127 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Delmus 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 Delmus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Delmus' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Delmus
The name Delmus is a unique and fascinating one, originating from the ancient Germanic languages. Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "delamaz," which translates to "the divided one" or "the one who separates." This could potentially allude to the idea of someone who is a mediator or a peacemaker, helping to resolve conflicts and bring together opposing sides.
In the early medieval period, the name Delmus was predominantly found in regions that were once part of the Frankish Empire, which encompassed much of modern-day France, Germany, and parts of the Low Countries. It was particularly common among the Germanic tribes that inhabited these areas, such as the Franks, Alemanni, and Bavarians.
While there are no known references to the name Delmus in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has left its mark on historical records. One of the earliest documented individuals bearing this name was Delmus of Rheims, a Frankish nobleman who lived in the 7th century AD. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Archdiocese of Rheims, which became an influential center of religious and political power during the Middle Ages.
Another notable figure was Delmus the Scribe, a 9th-century monk who worked tirelessly in the scriptoria of monasteries, producing beautifully illuminated manuscripts. His calligraphic works are considered masterpieces of the Carolingian Renaissance and are still preserved in various libraries and museums across Europe.
In the 11th century, Delmus of Bari was a renowned scholar and physician from the Italian city of Bari. His contributions to the field of medicine were significant, and he is credited with introducing several new medical techniques and treatments to the region.
Moving forward in history, Delmus Burchard was a German painter and engraver who lived during the 16th century. He was known for his intricate etchings and woodcuts, many of which depicted religious scenes and everyday life in Renaissance Germany.
Lastly, Delmus Rhind was a Scottish archaeologist and Egyptologist who lived in the 19th century. He is best remembered for his excavations in the Nile Valley, where he uncovered numerous ancient artifacts and contributed greatly to our understanding of ancient Egyptian civilization.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Delmus throughout history, each leaving their unique mark on the world in their respective fields and eras.
People
Delmus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Delmus 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
Delmus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Delmus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 270 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Delmus 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 1,269,461 US residents.
Is Delmus a common name?
We classify Delmus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 599 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Delmus most popular?
The single biggest year for Delmus was 1938, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Delmus is about 69 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Delmus in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 257 people with the name Delmus, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,623 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Delmus in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Delmus?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Delmus appears almost entirely male. Of the 250 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Delmus?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Delmus is White at 55.3%. The next largest groups are Black (35.8%) and Two or More Races (3.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Delmus most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Delmus in the 2020 Census, accounting for 55.3% (142 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Delmus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Delmus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Delmus 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 Delmus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Delmus 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 Delmus 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.
How many Americans are named Delmus?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.