Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Delfin

Name: Popularity of the name Delfin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Delfin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#2,682 (1969)

Total Babies

280

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1919

First Year

2023

Last Year

1969

Peak Year

#2682

Peak Rank

280

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Delfin

Delfin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1919, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1969, when 11 Delfins were born — ranking #2,682 that year. As of 2026, Delfin ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. 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

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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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
Dolphin
Dalphon
Defin
Delvin
Tailfin
Deafen
Deleon
Duffin
Delon
Delphian
Dellen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Delfin

What does the name Delfin mean?

Delfin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1919. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

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.

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.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.