Deltrick
A name of unknown origin and meaning, potentially a creative or unique coinage.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Deltrick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deltrick today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deltrick births was 1977 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deltrick. 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 Deltrick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1977
5 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1977 SSA rank
#6,060
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Deltrick: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Deltrick 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 Deltrick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Deltrick
The given name Deltrick is an ancient name with roots tracing back to the ancient Germanic tribes of northern Europe during the early centuries AD. The name is believed to have derived from the Old Norse words "deltr" meaning "brave" and "ríkr" meaning "ruler" or "powerful." Thus, the name Deltrick can be interpreted as "brave ruler" or "powerful leader."
In the early medieval period, Deltrick was a relatively common name among the warrior classes and nobility of Scandinavian and Germanic societies. The earliest recorded mention of the name appears in the Icelandic Sagas, which were written down in the 13th and 14th centuries but recount stories and events from much earlier times. One notable bearer of the name was Deltrick Halfdansson, a Norwegian chieftain who lived in the 9th century and was known for his exploits in battle and his leadership skills.
During the Viking Age, the name Deltrick spread to other parts of Europe as the Norsemen embarked on their raids and expeditions. In the 11th century, a Deltrick Eriksson was recorded as one of the companions of the famous Viking explorer Leif Erikson, who is credited with being the first European to set foot on the North American continent.
As the centuries passed, the name Deltrick continued to be used, although it became less common. In the 14th century, a Deltrick von Rügen was a prominent German knight and military leader who fought in the Crusades. In the 16th century, Deltrick Svantesson was a Swedish nobleman and statesman who played an important role in the country's political affairs during the reign of King Gustav Vasa.
Another notable bearer of the name was Deltrick Wittelsbach, a German prince who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was a prominent patron of the arts and sciences, and his court in Munich was a center of cultural and intellectual activity during the Renaissance period.
While the name Deltrick has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it has left a lasting legacy as a name deeply rooted in the history and traditions of the Germanic and Scandinavian peoples. Its meaning and associations with bravery, leadership, and nobility have ensured its place in the annals of history.
People
Deltrick + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Deltrick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deltrick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deltrick 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 Deltrick a common name?
We classify Deltrick 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 Deltrick most popular?
The single biggest year for Deltrick was 1977, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deltrick is about 46 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 Deltrick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deltrick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deltrick 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 Deltrick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deltrick 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 Deltrick 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 Deltrick?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.