How Many People Are Named Delwyn?
Complete statistics for the name Delwyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Delwyn is a rare name with roots in Old English, making it both classic and modern. Only 540 people named Delwyn live in the US today, which means 1 in 611,608 Americans have this unique name. The majority of Delwyns are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 69All 913 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: 1959Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Delwyn Through the Generations
Delwyn has seen its highest popularity in the mid-20th century, peaking in 1959 with 28 births. Since then, the name has remained relatively uncommon, but it's showing signs of revival. Today, the average Delwyn is 69 years old, with most born before the 1960s. Of the 540 people named Delwyn in the US, 70 are under 30, 215 are aged 30-60, and 628 are over 60, indicating a strong preference among older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Delwyn's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Delwyn
How Many People Have the Name Delwyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 540 people in the United States currently share the name Delwyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 611,608 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Delwyn a Common or Rare Name?
Delwyn 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 Delwyn Mean?
Delwyn means "Old English origin, meaning noble friend" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Delwyn in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Delwyn Most Popular?
The name Delwyn reached peak popularity in 1959, with 28 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 Delwyn?
Approximately 540 people named Delwyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 913. That works out to roughly 1 in 611,608 Americans.
Is Delwyn a rare name?
Delwyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 611,608 Americans has this name.
What does the name Delwyn mean?
Delwyn means "Old English origin, meaning noble friend" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Delwyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Delwyn are male and 0% are female.
When was Delwyn most popular?
Delwyn peaked in 1959 with 28 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.