Bright noble
Derived from the Germanic elements 'dal' meaning noble and 'berht' meaning bright. It was a relatively common name in the early 20th century but has since become a rare vintage choice.
Less common today
Delbert isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,117 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grammy-winning blues and country singer-songwriter
Academy Award-winning film and television director
The former caretaker of the Overlook Hotel · The Shining
American politician serving as Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi
