Delia Hamm

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Delia Hamm — Greek
45K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Delia Hamm is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Delia is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Delia (Della as a diminutive) is a feminine given name either taken from an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis, or else representing a short form of Adelia, Bedelia, Cordelia or Odelia. Meanings and origins According to records for the 1901 Irish census, there were 6,260 people named Delia living that year in all 32 counties of Ireland, with 256 more bearing the full forename Bedelia (plus 59 other people with the variant spelling Bidelia, and 361 Biddy, 529 Bride and 153984 Bridget). The surname Hamm: Adam Hamm (born 1971), American politician Bob Hamm (American football) (born 1959), American football player Doyle Hamm (1957–2021), American man convicted of murder Harold Hamm (born 1945), American businessman Hildegard Hamm-Brücher (1921–2016), a German politician Jaden Hamm (born 2002), American baseball player John Hamm (born 1938), Canadian politician Jon Hamm (born 1971), American actor Josip Hamm (1905–1986), Croatian Slavist Leonard Hamm (born 1949) American police commissioner Ludwig Hamm (1921–1999), German politician Malik Hamm (born 2000), American football player Mia Hamm (born . Delia is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 45K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Delia reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Delia

Greek

Delia (Della as a diminutive) is a feminine given name either taken from an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis, or else representing a short form of Adelia, Bedelia, Cordelia or Odelia. Meanings and origins According to records for the 1901 Irish census, there were 6,260 people named Delia living that year in all 32 counties of Ireland, with 256 more bearing the full forename Bedelia (plus 59 other people with the variant spelling Bidelia, and 361 Biddy, 529 Bride and 153984 Bridget).

Surname: Hamm

English

Adam Hamm (born 1971), American politician Bob Hamm (American football) (born 1959), American football player Doyle Hamm (1957–2021), American man convicted of murder Harold Hamm (born 1945), American businessman Hildegard Hamm-Brücher (1921–2016), a German politician Jaden Hamm (born 2002), American baseball player John Hamm (born 1938), Canadian politician Jon Hamm (born 1971), American actor Josip Hamm (1905–1986), Croatian Slavist Leonard Hamm (born 1949) American police commissioner Ludwig Hamm (1921–1999), German politician Malik Hamm (born 2000), American football player Mia Hamm (born .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Delia is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Delia by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Delia Hamm

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Delia Hamm:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Delia?
The first name Delia originates from Greek. Delia (Della as a diminutive) is a feminine given name either taken from an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis, or else representing a short form of Adelia, Bedelia, Cordelia or Odelia. Meanings and origins According to records for the 1901 Irish census, there were 6,260 people named Delia living that year in all 32 counties of Ireland, with 256 more bearing the full forename Bedelia (plus 59 other people with the variant spelling Bidelia, and 361 Biddy, 529 Bride and 153984 Bridget).
When was Delia most popular?
The name Delia reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hamm?
The surname Hamm originates from English. Adam Hamm (born 1971), American politician Bob Hamm (American football) (born 1959), American football player Doyle Hamm (1957–2021), American man convicted of murder Harold Hamm (born 1945), American businessman Hildegard Hamm-Brücher (1921–2016), a German politician Jaden Hamm (born 2002), American baseball player John Hamm (born 1938), Canadian politician Jon Hamm (born 1971), American actor Josip Hamm (1905–1986), Croatian Slavist Leonard Hamm (born 1949) American police commissioner Ludwig Hamm (1921–1999), German politician Malik Hamm (born 2000), American football player Mia Hamm (born .
What are the origins of the name Delia Hamm?
The name Delia Hamm combines two different traditions: the first name Delia has Greek roots, while the surname Hamm originates from English.
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