Delmer
Pronunciation: [ d-EHLM-er ]
Delmer is a boy baby name. Ranked #8,752 in the US, popular nicknames include Del, Dey, and Delie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Delmer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,670 babies have been named Delmer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Delmer is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,752 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,752
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Delmer is also used as a girl name, ranked #68752.
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About the Name Delmer
Delmer is a boy name .
Is Delmer a boy or girl name? Delmer is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,752 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,752. Delmer is more commonly used as a boy name.
Delmer is currently ranked #8,752 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Delmer include Del, Dey, Delie, and Delmie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Delmer include Delmar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis