Delphia
Meaning
“Short form of Philadelphia, brotherly love, from Greek adelphos, brother, or evoking Delphi, site of Apollo's oracle.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Delphia peaked in the 1890s and the 1900s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Delphia
Most people given the name Delphia in the United States were born between 1940 and 1979. The Delphia you meet today is most often in her 60s or 70s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Delphia deep dive
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