Delwyn
Every Delwyn since 1917 — 918 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Delwyn
Delwyn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,485 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 918 American babies have been named Delwyn. Its peak came in 1959, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Delwyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Delwyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,485 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #8,973 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #12,716 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,233 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,724 |
| 2009 | 5 | #12,942 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12,992 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #11,875 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,284 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9,875 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #10,976 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,783 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,184 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,856 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,431 |
| 1970 | 12 | #2,770 |
| 1965 | 18 | #1,873 |
| 1960 | 15 | #2,152 |
| 1955 | 19 | #1,802 |
| 1950 | 12 | #2,239 |
| 1945 | 7 | #2,809 |
| 1940 | 13 | #2,008 |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,500 |
| 1930 | 15 | #1,988 |
| 1925 | 11 | #2,630 |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,456 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Delwyn in 2025?
Delwyn ranked #12,485 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Delwyn?
918 babies have been named Delwyn in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Delwyn most popular?
Delwyn peaked in 1959, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Delwyn a boy or girl name?
Delwyn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Delwyn rising or falling?
Delwyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.