Girl name · Greek
Delphine
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: from DelphiDelphine is a girl's name that is of Greek origin: from Delphi. It is used in French and English.
- Meaning
- From Delphi
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- del-FEEN (French)
Meaning and origin of Delphine
As a girl's name, Delphine is of Greek origin: from Delphi. It is used in French and English.
In French, say del-FEEN. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meaning checked against Behind the Name. How we research names
Delphine on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Delphine on 7 lists.
“Echoes Delphi, home of the most famous oracle”
From Priest names, priestess names
“From Delphi; Greek, via Latin. Say del-FEEN”
From French girl names, retro French female names from the 1950s to the 1970s
“French, linked with ancient Delphi; graceful and calm”
From Female cat names, elegant female cat names
“Woman from Delphi; Greek. French and dreamy. Say del-FEEN”
From Girl middle names, flowing middle names for girls
“Of Delphi; Latin via French. Home of the ancient Greek oracle”
From Gothic names, gothic female names with real meanings
“French name tied to the word for dolphin”
From Axolotl names, girl and boy axolotl names
“From Delphi; French, from the Greek oracle town. Say del-FEEN”
From Unique girl names, rare Greek girl names
How popular is Delphine?
- US rank in 2025
- #3,592
- 42 babies, 26 per million girls
- Best rank
- #427 in 1930
- Most babies: 348 in 1958
- Babies since 1880
- At least 10,448
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 78 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 72 per million |
| 1900s | 98 per million |
| 1910s | 125 per million |
| 1920s | 174 per million |
| 1930s | 162 per million |
| 1940s | 69 per million |
| 1950s | 87 per million |
| 1960s | 54 per million |
| 1970s | 22 per million |
| 1980s | 8 per million |
| 1990s | 6 per million |
| 2000s | 8 per million |
| 2010s | 23 per million |
| 2020s | 27 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,424 | #3,577 | #3,260 | #3,565 | #3,562 | #3,695 | #3,182 | #3,607 | #3,657 | #3,592 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Names with a similar meaning
- DelfinaOf Delphi (Greek, girl)
Middle names for Delphine
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
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Delphine: common questions
What does the name Delphine mean?
Delphine is of Greek origin: from Delphi. Checked against Behind the Name.
Is Delphine a boy or girl name?
Delphine is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Delphine come from?
Delphine is of Greek origin: from Delphi. Today it is used in French and English.
How do you pronounce Delphine?
In French, say del-FEEN. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Delphine?
Delphine ranked #3,592 in the US in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What middle names go with Delphine?
Middle names that flow well with Delphine include Alice, Esme, Grace, Gwen and Lynn. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.