Of the sea
Delmer is a surname-derived given name likely originating from the French phrase 'de la mer'. It was most popular in the United States during the early 20th century and is often associated with maritime heritage.
Less common today
Delmer isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,621 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American screenwriter and director of '3:10 to Yuma'
American labor activist and last surviving member of the Lincoln Brigade
Prominent American scholar of Japanese history
