Delvin
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Delvin
Delvin is a masculine name with Irish and Gaelic origins. It likely derives from the Irish place name Delvin (Dealbhna in Irish), a region in County Westmeath, Ireland. The name may ultimately stem from the Gaelic word 'dealbh', meaning 'form' or 'shape'. Delvin has a strong, dignified sound while maintaining a somewhat soft quality through its 'v' consonant. The name gained modest usage in the United States during the mid-20th century but remains relatively uncommon. It shares some phonetic similarities with more popular names like Kelvin and Melvin, making it familiar-sounding yet distinctive. Delvin offers parents a name with authentic Celtic origins without being overly common.
Delvin is also given to girls.
Pronounced DEL-vin.
As of October 2026, Delvin ranked #15902 in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #7100 in 1978.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,997 | 38 | 19.8 |
| 2015 | #3,710 | 29 | 15.1 |
| 2016 | #3,121 | 37 | 19.5 |
| 2017 | #3,079 | 38 | 20.5 |
| 2018 | #3,312 | 34 | 18.7 |
| 2019 | #3,062 | 39 | 21.7 |
| 2020 | #2,668 | 47 | 27.2 |
| 2021 | #4,139 | 25 | 14.3 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #3,483 | 33 | 19.3 |
| 2024 | #4,208 | 25 | 14.5 |
| 2025 | #4,576 | 22 | 12.9 |
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