Of the sea
Derived from the Spanish and French phrase 'de la mar' or 'de la mer,' meaning 'of the sea.' It originally served as a surname for those living near the coast before transitioning into a given name in the 19th century.
Less common today
Delmar isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,814 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
One of the three escaped convicts searching for treasure · O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Child actor and photographer known for 1930s films
American screenwriter and director of Westerns
