Delmar
Delmar: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Delmar
Root meaning: “the pond”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Contraction of Delamare and de la Mare, from places in Normandy named La Mare (“the pond”). In the US, also borrowed from Catalan del Mar (“of the sea”).
How popular is Delmar?
Since 1880, 134 girls and 14,242 boys in the U.S. have been named Delmar (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2502 in 1910. Its highest rank for boys was #294 in 1931. In 2025, 15 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Delmar FAQ
What does the name Delmar mean?
Delmar traces back to a root meaning "the pond". A male given name transferred from the surname. Contraction of Delamare and de la Mare, from places in Normandy named La Mare (“the pond”). In the US, also borrowed from Catalan del Mar (“of the sea”).
What is the origin of the name Delmar?
Delmar is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Delmar?
Since 1880, 134 girls and 14,242 boys in the U.S. have been named Delmar (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2502 in 1910. Its highest rank for boys was #294 in 1931. In 2025, 15 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Delmar a boy or girl name?
Delmar is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 134 girls and 14,242 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.