Delvin
Every Delvin since 1914 — 5,355 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Delvin
Delvin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,576 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 5,355 American babies have been named Delvin. Its peak came in 1978, when 194 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Delvin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Delvin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 22 | #4,576 |
| 2024 | — | — | 25 | #4,226 |
| 2023 | — | — | 33 | #3,489 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,916 | 19 | #5,072 |
| 2021 | — | — | 25 | #4,141 |
| 2020 | — | — | 47 | #2,668 |
| 2019 | — | — | 39 | #3,063 |
| 2018 | — | — | 34 | #3,313 |
| 2017 | — | — | 38 | #3,082 |
| 2016 | — | — | 37 | #3,122 |
| 2015 | — | — | 29 | #3,711 |
| 2014 | — | — | 38 | #2,998 |
| 2013 | — | — | 44 | #2,678 |
| 2012 | — | — | 46 | #2,642 |
| 2011 | — | — | 45 | #2,675 |
| 2010 | — | — | 46 | #2,646 |
| 2009 | — | — | 57 | #2,297 |
| 2008 | — | — | 56 | #2,331 |
| 2007 | — | — | 55 | #2,345 |
| 2006 | — | — | 55 | #2,293 |
| 2005 | — | — | 71 | #1,820 |
| 2004 | — | — | 70 | #1,789 |
| 2003 | — | — | 74 | #1,676 |
| 2002 | — | — | 71 | #1,664 |
| 2001 | — | — | 67 | #1,716 |
| 2000 | — | — | 80 | #1,506 |
| 1995 | — | — | 84 | #1,277 |
| 1990 | — | — | 52 | #1,591 |
| 1985 | — | — | 72 | #1,097 |
| 1980 | — | — | 115 | #819 |
| 1975 | — | — | 30 | #1,669 |
| 1970 | — | — | 48 | #1,195 |
| 1965 | — | — | 42 | #1,169 |
| 1960 | — | — | 53 | #1,059 |
| 1955 | — | — | 40 | #1,187 |
| 1950 | — | — | 30 | #1,321 |
| 1945 | — | — | 23 | #1,387 |
| 1940 | — | — | 26 | #1,316 |
| 1935 | — | — | 33 | #1,149 |
| 1930 | — | — | 37 | #1,156 |
| 1925 | — | — | 35 | #1,207 |
| 1920 | — | — | 20 | #1,770 |
| 1915 | — | — | 12 | #2,208 |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Delvin
- Delvin N'Dinga Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Delvin in 2025?
Delvin ranked #4,576 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Delvin?
5,355 babies have been named Delvin in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Delvin most popular?
Delvin peaked in 1978, when 194 newborns received the name.
Is Delvin a boy or girl name?
Delvin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Delvin rising or falling?
Delvin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Delvin?
Well-known people named Delvin include Delvin N'Dinga (soccer player).