Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Delphi

Delphi, in legend previously called Pytho (Πυθώ), was an ancient sacred precinct in central Greece. It was the seat of Pythia, the major oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. The ancient Greeks considered the centre of the world to be in Delphi, marked by the stone monument known as the Omphalos of Delphi.

Current Rank
#15,243
Peak Rank
#11,138 (2021)
Total Babies
23
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2019
First Year
2024
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#11138
Peak Rank
23
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Delphi

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

Delphi, in legend previously called Pytho (Πυθώ), was an ancient sacred precinct in central Greece. It was the seat of Pythia, the major oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. The ancient Greeks considered the centre of the world to be in Delphi, marked by the stone monument known as the Omphalos of Delphi.

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Origin & history
Occupation of the site at Delphi can be traced back to the Neolithic period with extensive occupation and use beginning in the Mycenaean period (1600–1100 BC). In Mycenaean times Krissa was a major Greek land and sea power, perhaps one of the first in Greece, if the Early Helladic date of Kirra is to be believed. The ancient sources indicate that the previous name of the Gulf of Corinth was the "Krisaean Gulf". Like Krisa, Corinth was a Dorian state, and Gulf of Corinth was a Dorian lake, so to speak, especially since the migration of Dorians into the Peloponnesus starting about 1000 BC. Krisa

The Story of Delphi

Delphi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2019, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 8 Delphis were born — ranking #11,138 that year. As of 2026, Delphi ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 23 Delphis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Delphi

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Frequently Asked Questions about Delphi

What does the name Delphi mean?
Delphi, in legend previously called Pytho (Πυθώ), was an ancient sacred precinct in central Greece. It was the seat of Pythia, the major oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. The ancient Greeks considered the centre of the world to be in Delphi, marked by the stone monument known as the Omphalos of Delphi.
How popular is Delphi in 2026?
In 2026, Delphi ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Delphi most popular?
Delphi reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #11,138 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Delphi a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Delphi is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Delphi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Delphi include Chrystelle, Rubymae, Winsome. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Delphi

Delphi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 23 births in the dataset. Delphi's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #11,138. Use the chart and map above to compare Delphi'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.