Delmar
Pronunciation: [ d-EHLM-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Delmar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 17 babies have been named Delmar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Delmar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #24,174 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,174
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Delmar
Delmar is a girl name .
Is Delmar a boy or girl name? Delmar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,174 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,769. Delmar is more commonly used as a boy name.
Delmar is currently ranked #24,174 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Delmar include Del, Delm, Delmy, Delmie, Dey, Deie, and Delkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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