Delmar
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Descendant of the challenger, dark challenger
Origin: Irish
Popularity: Ranked #5920 in 2025 with 15 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Delara, meaning descendant of the challenger, dark challenger.
Similar names: delara, demar, demari, demarie, demaria, demauri, deymar, deari
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Delmar? About 1 in 221,900 babies born in 2025 were named Delmar, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Delmar
What does the name Delmar mean?
Delmar means “Descendant of the challenger, dark challenger” from Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Delmar?
Delmar has Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Descendant of the challenger, dark challenger”.
How popular is Delmar?
Delmar ranked #5861 in 2025 — given to 15 babies that year.
When was Delmar most popular?
Delmar peaked in 1931 with 354 babies registered that year.
Is Delmar a boy or girl name?
Delmar is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Delmars in registered births are male.
Is the name Delmar rising or falling in popularity?
Delmar has fallen 1572 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4289 in 2020 to #5861 in 2025.
How long has Delmar been recorded?
Delmar appears in birth records across 144 years — from 1880 through 2025.