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Delmar

♂ Boy

Pronounced DEL-mar /ˈdɛl.mɑr/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' — 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 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1931

Total births (all-time)≈ 14,227

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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) — a breezy, coastal name (and several seaside towns); vintage and lyrical.

Overall data confidence 72%

References — Delmar — 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 /ˈdɛl.mɑr/ — 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.