How Many People Are Named Delphina?

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

Delphina
Very Rare
Greek

Delphina is a rare, elegant name with Greek origins, meaning dolphin or womb. Only 520 people named Delphina live in the US today, making up just 1 in 635,111 Americans. The majority, 67%, are over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation vibe.

~520
Living in US
1 in 635,111
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dolphin or womb
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Elegant Graceful Mysterious Sophisticated
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 traditionally represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

10,749
Worldwide Bearers
#58,398
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
5,421
🇬🇭 Ghana
1,573
🇧🇷 Brazil
915
🇺🇸 United States
816
🇨🇬 Congo
753
🇮🇳 India
337
🇧🇪 Belgium
173
🇿🇦 South Africa
125
🇳🇬 Nigeria
89
🇨🇦 Canada
70

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
520 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 70
139
Would be under 30 (15%)
161
Would be 30–60 (18%)
603
Would be over 60 (67%)

All 903 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
89
Modern Appeal
21
International
96

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

📜 Delphina Through the Generations

Delphina has seen its highest popularity in the early 20th century, peaking in 1921 with 25 births. Over the decades, the name has maintained a very small but steady presence, with only 903 total births recorded since then. Today, the average age of those named Delphina is 70, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. With 139 under-30, 161 aged 30-60, and 603 over 60, Delphina remains a classic, old-school name that's seeing a slight resurgence among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 45
Arizona 16

✨ Similar Names to Delphina

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Delphina's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Delphina

How Many People Have the Name Delphina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 520 people in the United States currently share the name Delphina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 635,111 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Delphina a Common or Rare Name?

Delphina 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 Delphina Mean?

Delphina means "dolphin or womb" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Delphina Most Popular?

The name Delphina reached peak popularity in 1921, with 25 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 Delphina?

Approximately 520 people named Delphina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 903. That works out to roughly 1 in 635,111 Americans.

Is Delphina a rare name?

Delphina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 635,111 Americans has this name.

What does the name Delphina mean?

Delphina means "dolphin or womb" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Delphina more male or female?

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

When was Delphina most popular?

Delphina peaked in 1921 with 25 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 US520
All-Time Births903
1 in X1 in 635,111
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age70
Peak Year1921
World Rank#58,398
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.