The nameDelphine
Delphine is a French name with Greek roots. It reached its best rank in England and Wales in 2025.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Delphine comes from the Greek Delphi, the seat of Apollo's oracle, and is linked to delphis, "dolphin".
Origin
French, from Greek.
History
In the United States Delphine reached 427th place in 1930. In England and Wales it reached 894th in 2025.
Delphine in other languages
Delphine is mostly French. It is Delfina in Italian, Spanish and Polish, and Delphina in English, which is rare.
Did you know?
- Delphine Seyrig plays the title role in Jeanne Dielman, voted in 2022 the greatest film of all time by Sight and Sound.
Famous people named Delphine
- Delphine Seyrig, actress
Popularity of the name Delphine
Delphine in the United States
Delphine was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 2,087 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Delphine. Its rise began around 1900, and it peaked in 1958. Half of all babies named Delphine in the United States were born before 1938, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 44 births a year.
Delphine in France
Delphine was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 64,365 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Delphine. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 1977. Half of all babies named Delphine in France were born before 1977, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 27 in the five years before.
Delphine in Belgium
Sibling names for Delphine
Names from the same generation as Delphine, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Delphine mean?
Delphine comes from the Greek Delphi, the seat of Apollo's oracle, and is linked to delphis, "dolphin".
What is the origin of the name Delphine?
French, from Greek.
Is Delphine a girl's or a boy's name?
Delphine is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Delphine?
In 2024, Delphine was the 3662nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 42 births.
What are good sibling names for Delphine?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Esmee, Aurélie, Lucile and Noemie for a sister, Rainier, Mikko, Ishaq and Pascal for a brother.
Who are famous people named Delphine?
Delphine Seyrig, actress.