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Delmer

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Delmer

Pronounced DEL-mer /ˈdɛl.mər/Medium

Meaning: An English given name, likely a form of Delmar, itself often read as 'of the sea' (from the Spanish del mar) or a surname turned first name. Vintage in feel.Low

In 30 seconds: Delmer is an English name, likely 'of the sea' (said 'DEL-mer'). Rare, vintage, and steady.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English given name, likely a form of Delmar, itself often read as 'of the sea' (from the Spanish del mar) or a surname turned first name. Vintage in feel.
U.S. rank (2023)#7852 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,649
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418832023

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

Delmer relates to Delmar, often read as 'of the sea.' It reads as a vintage American name — extremely rare in the U.S. today (said 'DEL-mer').

For boys it appears only extremely rarely now, after wider mid-century use. Rare, vintage, and steady.

Did you know? Delmer is an English name usually tied to Delmar, often read as 'of the sea' (del mar) — a vintage-feeling choice with a steady ring (said 'DEL-mer').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Delmer — English; Delmar; 'of the sea'

Variations

DelmarDelmoreDellmer

Nicknames

DelMer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delmer mean?

Delmer is an English name, likely a form of Delmar, often read as 'of the sea' (from del mar).

How do you pronounce Delmer?

It's said DEL-mer /ˈdɛl.mər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Delmer a boy or girl name?

Delmer is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Delmer?

Delmer is extremely rare in the U.S.

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