Delta

Delta is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 82 girls in the United States.

Delta at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Delta

Delta belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Delta first appears in Social Security records in 1883. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #723 in 1893, and in 2024 82 babies received the name — 4,289 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Delta in US records

First recorded (US)
1883
Best US rank
#723 in 1893
Peak year
2019
Babies named Delta in 2024
82
Total since 1880
4,289

Delta in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#1552 in 2003
Babies named Delta in 2025
4
Total since 1996
160

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Delta mean?

The meaning of Delta is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Delta a boy or girl name?

Delta is a girl name. In 2024, 82 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Delta?

Delta comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Delta?

Delta first appears in US records in 1883. Its best-ever ranking was #723 in 1893, and 82 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].