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Delmar

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How to Pronounce Delmar

Pronounced DEL-mar /ˈdΙ›l.mΙ‘r/High

Meaning: From Spanish del mar, 'of the sea, by the sea' (Latin mare, 'sea')Medium

In 30 seconds: Of the sea: Delmar is Spanish for 'by the sea' β€” breezy, vintage, and warm. A coastal, lyrical name.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin
MeaningFrom Spanish del mar, 'of the sea, by the sea' (Latin mare, 'sea')
U.S. rank (2025)#5920 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1931
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 14,227
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 193118802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Delmar comes from Spanish del mar, 'of the sea, by the sea' (from Latin mare, 'sea'). A breezy, vintage, coastal name (Del Mar, California), it carries the calm of the ocean.

It registers thinly today. Rare, of-the-sea at the root, and coastal.

Did you know? Delmar means 'of the sea, by the sea' in Spanish (del mar) β€” a breezy, coastal name (and several seaside towns); vintage and lyrical.
Overall data confidence 72%
References β€” Delmar β€” etymology

Variations

DelmerDelmaraDelamar

Nicknames

Del

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delmar mean?

Delmar is Spanish for 'of the sea, by the sea'.

How do you pronounce Delmar?

It's said DEL-mar /ˈdΙ›l.mΙ‘r/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Delmar a boy or girl name?

Delmar is a boy's name.

How popular is Delmar?

Delmar is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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