Boy · #4,960 in 2026

Delmus

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

Current Rank

#4,960

Peak Rank

#1,613 (1938)

Total Babies

599

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1907

First Year

1981

Last Year

1938

Peak Year

#1613

Peak Rank

599

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Delmus

Delmus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1907, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1938, when 18 Delmuss were born — ranking #1,613 that year. As of 2026, Delmus ranks #4,960 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 599 Delmuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s 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 Delmus

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

Delmas
Dullness
Dulness
Delma
Dolmas
Demis
Dulles
Delias
Dimos
Dallas
Delos
Delis

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Delmus

What does the name Delmus mean?

Delmus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1907. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Delmus in 2026?

In 2026, Delmus ranks #4,960 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Delmus most popular?

Delmus reached its peak popularity in 1938, ranking #1,613 that year with 18 babies given the name.

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

Delmus has historically been most popular in West Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Delmus.

Is Delmus a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Delmus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Delmus include Jerol, Dara, Armoni. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Delmus

Delmus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1907 and has accumulated 599 births in the dataset. Delmus's peak popularity came in 1938 when it ranked #1,613. Use the chart and map above to compare Delmus'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.