Delvin

Delvin - A very unique male name

Delvin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1922 on position #1798. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Delvin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Delvin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Delvin. The baby boy name Delvin was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3927 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Delvin peaked in popularity 48 years ago in 1978 on position 589.

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Delvin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Delvin is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,898 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,898.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Delvin is where you live.

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Delvin origin and meaning

English, uncertain

Uncertain — probably a blend or variant built on Delbert, Melvin or Devlin, none established as the single source

Delvin surfaced in the 1920s and peaked in 1978, part of a mid-century family of -vin and Del- names. No single derivation is documented, so its story is the era's sound rather than an older root.

Origin uncertain

Delvin is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Delvin, pop culture references for the name Delvin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Delvin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Delvin, sorted by popularity.

Delfino / Dalvin / Delvon / Delfin / Delvonte / Delphine /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Delvin

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Delvin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Delvin?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

DEL-vin · /ˈdɛlvɪn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Devlin — A similar Irish surname name, a separate established name.
• Delvon — A related respelling in the same sound family.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Delvin for its smooth, late-1970s sound — a vintage pick that now feels distinctive.

Worth knowing

• Easily confused with Devlin, Melvin and Delvon.