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At a Glance: Name: Delta – Origin: Greek (letter name) – Gender: used for both boys and girls
Delta traces to Greek, where it's the name of a letter — the fourth in the Greek alphabet. It's often assumed to carry a meaning tied to that letter or to river deltas, but no documented given-name source actually confirms that as the name's meaning, so treat that connection as assumed rather than established. What's documented is simply the Greek letter-name origin itself.
Meaning & Origin of Delta
Origin: Greek (letter name).
A common claim: Delta is popularly understood to reference the Greek letter (the fourth letter of the alphabet) or a river delta landform. Actually: As a given name, Delta has no documented origin story, though the word itself refers to the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet or a river delta landform.
Popularity of Delta
SSA records for Delta run from 1883 to 2024. Its high point was in 1893, when it ranked #723 with 17 babies given the name; by 2024 it had fallen to #2266, though 82 babies were named Delta that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1883–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Delta mean?
Delta is popularly understood to reference the Greek letter (the fourth letter of the alphabet) or a river delta landform. As a given name, Delta has no documented origin story, though the word itself refers to the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet or a river delta landform.
Is Delta a popular name right now?
Delta peaked at #723 in 1893 and is ranked #2266 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1883–2024.)
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