Delcie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Delcie is an English name derived from the Greek 'Delios', meaning noble. It evolved from the name Delia and has seen variations like Delsie. The name conveys positive traits of warmth and charm, and while it does not have a biblical background, it has gained some popularity in the modern era. Notable individuals with this name include Delcie A. Smith and Delcie H. McCulloch.
The name Delcie is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Delcie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Delcie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1310th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1846th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4255th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13377th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22630th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 33240th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Delcie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Delcie"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛlsi/
Origin
English
Etymology
Delcie is believed to be a diminutive or variation of the name Delia, which has roots in the Greek word 'Delios', referring to the island of Delos.
Meaning
noble
Language Evolution
Delia, Delsie, Delcie
Historical Usage
Delcie is not widely recorded, but it gained some popularity in the 20th century as a unique feminine name.
Variants & Derivatives
Delia, Delsie, Delcie
Modern Popularity & Image
Delcie is perceived as a charming and vintage name, often associated with a sense of warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Delcie A. Smith, American author, Delcie H. McCulloch, Australian politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Delcie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Delcie"
"Delcie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1310th of 9107 | 623 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1846th of 9204 | 361 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4255th of 12526 | 161 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13377th of 19264 | 20 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 22630th of 27321 | 11 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 33240th of 35406 | 6 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18286th of 30306 | 33 |
Regional Popularity of "Delcie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Delcie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
95.13% 1347th/1416 |
- |
39.14% 926th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
63.32% 1490th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Delcie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Delcie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.