How Many People Are Named Delphia?

Complete statistics for the name Delphia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Delphia
Very Rare
Greek

Delphia is a classic, old-school name with only 1,029 people alive today, making it super rare, just 1 in 320,811 Americans. It peaked in 1924 with 116 births and now, most are over 60.

~349
Living in US
1 in 949,711
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
From Delphi, or a variant of Delphina meaning dolphin
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Intuitive Independent Thoughtful Warm
1
Life Path Number

The number 1 in numerology represents leadership, independence, and a pioneering spirit. People associated with this number tend to be self-motivated and original, naturally drawn to forging their own path.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,029
Worldwide Bearers
#140,682
Global Rank
🇳🇿 New Zealand
3
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇸🇪 Sweden
2
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🇨🇲 Cameroon
2
🇨🇦 Canada
2
🇨🇳 China
2
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇿🇲 Zambia
1
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,029 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 98
37
Would be under 30 (1%)
236
Would be 30–60 (6%)
3,961
Would be over 60 (94%)

All 4,234 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
90
Modern Appeal
10
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Delphia Through the Generations

The name Delphia has a rich history, peaking in 1924 with 116 births, but only 1,029 people are alive today, showing a stark contrast between past popularity and current rarity. This name, while once common, now skews towards older generations, with 94% of those named Delphia being over 60. The rising trend is intriguing, suggesting a revival of interest in this classic, old-school name. Despite the significant gap between all-time births and living people, the name continues to gain traction, indicating a potential shift in generational preferences.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 393
West Virginia 333
Tennessee 152
North Carolina 150
Missouri 140
Arkansas 110
Virginia 93
Oklahoma 91
Texas 62
Alabama 16

✨ Similar Names to Delphia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Delphia's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Delphia

How Many People Have the Name Delphia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 349 people in the United States currently share the name Delphia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 949,711 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Delphia a Common or Rare Name?

Delphia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Delphia Mean?

Delphia means "From Delphi, or a variant of Delphina meaning dolphin" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Delphia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Delphia Most Popular?

The name Delphia reached peak popularity in 1924, with 116 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Delphia?

Approximately 349 people named Delphia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 349. That works out to roughly 1 in 949,711 Americans.

Is Delphia a rare name?

Delphia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 949,711 Americans has this name.

What does the name Delphia mean?

Delphia means "From Delphi, or a variant of Delphina meaning dolphin" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Delphia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Delphia are male and 100% are female.

When was Delphia most popular?

Delphia peaked in 1924 with 116 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US349
All-Time Births349
1 in X1 in 949,711
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age98
Peak Year1924
World Rank#140,682
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.