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Delphine
GirlFrench, Greek· “woman from Delphi”
- Meaning
- woman from Delphi
- Origin
- French, Greek
- Pronunciation
- del-FEEN
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #3,592
- US babies 2025
- 42
- Best rank
- #427 (1930)
- Peak year
- 1958
Meaning and origin of Delphine
Delphine is a French and Greek name that means “woman from Delphi”.
Delphine is a French name from the Latin Delphina, meaning woman from Delphi. Delphi was the site of the most famous oracle of ancient Greece, the sanctuary of Apollo on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. The name was carried in France by Saint Delphine, a noblewoman of Provence, and it has long been a steady French choice. The actress Delphine Seyrig made it familiar to international film audiences. It is said del-FEEN in English. The same Greek root appears in delphinium, the tall garden flower, and in delphis, the Greek word for dolphin. Delfina is the Italian and Spanish form.
Popularity over time
Delphine has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 82 different years. Its best national rank was #427 in 1930, and the most babies received it in 1958, when 348 were named Delphine. In 2025, 42 babies were named Delphine, and it ranked #3,592 nationally. That is 30% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #560 in 1920, #870 in 1950, #3,531 in 1980, #8,720 in 2000, #5,663 in 2010, and #3,592 in 2025. Of the 10,448 US girls named Delphine since records began, 20% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1930s come next, with 1,730 babies. Since 2010, 658 more have been named Delphine.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Laureen, Leisa, Mariann, Alfreda, and Geri.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Delphine ranked highest in New York and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #1435 | 9 |
| California | #2860 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Delphine is usually pronounced del-FEEN, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with D and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Delphine
A few middle names that flow with Delphine: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Delphine
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Delphine mean?
Delphine is a French and Greek name that means “woman from Delphi”.
What is the origin of the name Delphine?
Delphine has French and Greek roots. Delphine is a French name from the Latin Delphina, meaning woman from Delphi.
Is Delphine a popular name?
Not especially. Delphine ranked #3,592 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Delphine a boy or girl name?
Delphine is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Delphine?
Delphine is usually pronounced del-FEEN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings