Delbert
Pronunciation: [ d-EHLB-ert ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Delbert first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 22 babies have been named Delbert in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Delbert is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,140 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,140
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Delbert
Delbert is a girl name .
Is Delbert a boy or girl name? Delbert is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,140 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,463. Delbert is more commonly used as a boy name.
Delbert is currently ranked #69,140 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Delbert include Del, Delb, Delby, Delbie, Ert, Erty, Ertie, Dey, Deie, and Delkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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