Delwin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Delwin is an Old English name meaning 'dear friend.' It evolved from Deorwine in Old English to Delwyn in Middle English, eventually becoming Delwin in Modern English. The name embodies traits of kindness and approachability, with no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and remains unique today.
The name Delwin is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Delwin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Delwin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2009th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1368th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1583rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2036th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5057th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8033rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12223rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Delwin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Delwin"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛl.wɪn/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Delwin is derived from the Old English elements 'deor,' meaning 'animal' or 'dear,' and 'wine,' meaning 'friend.' Together, it can be interpreted as 'dear friend.'
Meaning
dear friend
Language Evolution
Deorwine (Old English), Delwyn (Middle English), Delwin (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Delwin gained popularity in the early to mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a unique and friendly-sounding name.
Variants & Derivatives
Delwyn, Del, Win
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Delwin is perceived as a gentle and approachable name, often associated with kindness and friendliness. It remains relatively uncommon, giving it a unique charm.
Famous People
Delwin W. Jones, notable American politician, Delwin H. McMahon, recognized scientist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Delwin"
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 "Delwin"
"Delwin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2009th of 7545 | 253 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1368th of 6773 | 454 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1583rd of 7552 | 467 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2036th of 10718 | 338 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5057th of 16616 | 141 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8033rd of 24088 | 128 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12223rd of 23106 | 48 |
Regional Popularity of "Delwin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
57.76% 893rd/1546 |
- |
74.67% 1757th/2353 |
61.28% 948th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
46.31% 1285th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
- |
50.43% 1774th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
- | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Delwin" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Delwin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Delwin" 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.