Delphine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Delphine originates from French and means 'dolphin', tracing its etymology back to Latin and Greek. It has evolved through various forms, maintaining its connection to the oceanic creature. The name carries traits of elegance and sophistication and has no direct biblical relevance. Delphine gained popularity in the 19th century and continues to be favored in contemporary culture.
The name Delphine is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Delphine has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Delphine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5980th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5372nd out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 557th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 558th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 835th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2070th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6576th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6848th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3537th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Delphine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Delphine"
Pronunciation
/dɛlˈfiːn/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Delphine is derived from the Latin 'delphinus', which means 'dolphin'. This is further traced back to the Greek word 'delphis', which also means 'dolphin'.
Meaning
dolphin
Language Evolution
Delphinus (Latin), Delphis (Greek), Delphine (French)
Historical Usage
Delphine became popular in France during the 19th century and has since been used in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Delphinia, Delphina, Delfine
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Delphine is perceived as an elegant and sophisticated name, often associated with grace and intelligence.
Famous People
Delphine Arnault, Delphine Seyrig, Delphine de Vigan
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Delphine"
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 "Delphine"
"Delphine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5980th of 7545 | 16 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5372nd of 6773 | 17 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 557th of 9107 | 2,884 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 558th of 9204 | 2,848 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 835th of 12526 | 2,725 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2070th of 19264 | 659 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6576th of 27321 | 187 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6848th of 35406 | 273 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3537th of 30306 | 531 |
Regional Popularity of "Delphine" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Delphine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
24.79% 351st/1416 |
39.16% 540th/1379 |
35.80% 847th/2366 |
49.65% 567th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
22.25% 344th/1546 |
34.00% 529th/1556 |
45.13% 1062nd/2353 |
67.49% 1044th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
36.55% 814th/2227 |
36.13% 878th/2430 |
23.52% 671st/2853 |
48.14% 1336th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
86.82% 2550th/2937 |
58.54% 2039th/3483 |
61.68% 2170th/3518 |
52.60% 2127th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
73.80% 3811th/5164 |
- |
62.05% 4631st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
59.97% 2691st/4487 |
94.50% 6447th/6822 |
45.43% 2851st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Delphine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Delphine" 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.