Total births
535
Boys' name · since 1912
Delmont
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 535 babies named Delmont, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 535
- total births
- 1912–1979
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Delmont sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 535 recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Delmont recorded 535 times among boys since 1912, 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 1912 to 1979.
- 535 total births
- 1912–1979 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
535 boys have been named Delmont since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1979.
- 535
- total births
- 1912–1979
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Delmont was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
21 babies were named Delmont in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Delmont's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Delmont's full recorded timeline at 1938, 35% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 65% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1949, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1922 peak of 21 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Delmont at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Delmont popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1979
- Peak year (1922)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Delmont by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Delmont's strongest decade.
141 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Delmont births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
107 births
- 1920s
1920s
141 births
- 1930s
1930s
114 births
- 1940s
1940s
80 births
- 1950s 24
1950s
24 births
- 1960s 38
1960s
38 births
- 1970s 31
1970s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 141 births (26% of all-time use).
How Delmont compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Delmont's total volume
Delmont vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Delmont by state
Where Delmont concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maine | | 32 | 6.0% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 16 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 5 | 0.9% |
Maine share of Delmont's total US births 6.0%
Even split
32 of 535 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Delmont? ▼
535 babies have been named Delmont since 1912. It was last recorded in 1979. The peak year was 1922 with 21 births.
When was Delmont most popular? ▼
Delmont was most popular in the 1920s decade with 141 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Delmont most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Delmont are Maine (32 births), Pennsylvania (16 births), Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Delmont been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Delmont since 1912 -- 68 years through the most recent 1979 data.
What names are similar to Delmont? ▼
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 Delmont's data
- Delmont's decade-level peak was the 1920s (141 total births); usage has since declined to 31 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Maine records the most Delmonts (32 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maine names
- 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 Delmont
Nearby Names Like Delmont
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Delmont
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 Delmont side by side: Delmont vs Delbert Delmont vs Delmar Delmont 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, 1912–1979 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Delmont: Baby Name Since 1912 - 535 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/delmont. 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 Delmont 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.