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1919

First Year

2023

Last Year

1969

Peak Year

#2682

Peak Rank

280

Total Count

42

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Delfin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Delfin is a name with a single cultural origin: Spanish.

Origin data from [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/). 

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Spanish

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## The Story of Delfin

The earliest SSA record of Delfin as a baby boy name dates back to 1919, when 5 babies received it. 1969 was its biggest year on record, with 11 newborns named Delfin — #2,682 in the national rankings. The 1960s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 23% of all recorded Delfins. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2023 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 280 Delfins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Delfin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Delfin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Delphin](/delphin)
* Dolphin
* Dalphon
* Defin
* [Delvin](/delvin)
* Tailfin
* Deafen
* [Deleon](/deleon)
* Duffin
* [Delon](/delon)
* Delphian
* [Dellen](/dellen)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Delfin

What does the name Delfin mean?

Delfin is a name with a single cultural origin: Spanish.

What is the origin of the name Delfin?

Delfin has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Spanish.

How popular is Delfin in 2026?

In 2026, Delfin ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Delfin most popular?

Delfin reached its peak popularity in 1969, ranking #2,682 that year with 11 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Delfin most popular?

Delfin has historically been most popular in New Mexico, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Delfin.

Is Delfin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Delfin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Delfin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Delfin include Zenas, Burk, Thoms. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦ZenasPeak #2682](/zenas)[👦BurkPeak #2682](/burk)[👦ThomsPeak #2682](/thoms)[👦JereldPeak #2682](/jereld)[👦OlandaPeak #2682](/olanda)[👦BradelyPeak #2682](/bradely)[👦SchonPeak #2682](/schon)[👦DushonPeak #2682](/dushon)

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## About the name Delfin 

Delfin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 280 births in the dataset. Delfin's peak popularity came in 1969 when it ranked #2,682\. Use the chart and map above to compare Delfin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1969 → ](/year/1969)
* [ Names of the 1960s → ](/decade/1960s)
* [ Names starting with "D" → ](/letter/d)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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