Total births
105
Boys' name · since 1916
Delmo
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 105 babies named Delmo, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 105
- total births
- 1916–1939
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
105 boys have been named Delmo since 1916, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Delmo recorded 105 times among boys since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1939.
- 105 total births
- 1916–1939 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
105 boys have been named Delmo since 1916, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1939.
- 105
- total births
- 1916–1939
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Delmo was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
10 babies were named Delmo in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Delmo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Delmo's full recorded timeline at 1927, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1930, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1916 peak of 10 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Delmo at a glance
Last recorded 1939Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Delmo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1939
- Peak year (1916)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Delmo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Delmo's strongest decade.
47 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Delmo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
26 births
- 1920s
1920s
47 births
- 1930s
1930s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 47 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Delmo? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 105 babies named Delmo. The most recent recorded year was 1939. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 10 births.
When was Delmo most popular? ▼
Delmo was most popular in the 1920s decade with 47 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
How long has the name Delmo been used? ▼
Delmo has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 24 years of data through 1939.
What names are similar to Delmo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Delbert, Delmar, Delmer, Delano, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Delmo's data
- Delmo's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (47 total births) through the 1930s (32) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Delmo
Nearby Names Like Delmo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Delmo
Delbert Boy
#6200 46,930 births
Delmar Boy
#4708 14,242 births
Delmer Boy
7,654 births
Delano Boy
#3617 5,531 births
Delvin Boy
#4214 5,328 births
Compare Delmo side by side: Delmo vs Delbert Delmo vs Delmar Delmo vs Delmer
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1916–1939 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Delmo: Baby Name Since 1916 - 105 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/delmo. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Delmo draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.