What does Amelie mean?
Amélie is a French form of Amelia, “industrious” or “hardworking.”
What does Delphine mean?
Delphine is linked to the dolphin and to Delphi, seat of the ancient oracle.
Amelie vs Delphine
Which is more popular?
Amelie is more popular than Delphine today: about 329 US babies were given the name Amelie in 2025, compared with 42 named Delphine.
| Amelie | Delphine | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Industrious | Dolphin; of Delphi |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ah-may-LEE | del-FEEN |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1886 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2013 (466) | 1958 (348) |
| In 2025 | 329 | 42 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Amelie
Delphine
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Amelie | Delphine |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 2,008 | 261 |
| 2010s | 4,253 | 397 |
| 2000s | 2,683 | 154 |
| 1990s | 184 | 103 |
| 1980s | 126 | 141 |
| 1970s | 90 | 343 |
| 1960s | 41 | 987 |
| 1950s | 59 | 1,676 |
| 1940s | 18 | 1,005 |
| 1930s | 11 | 1,730 |
| 1920s | 46 | 2,080 |
| 1910s | 69 | 1,021 |
| 1900s | 33 | 287 |
| 1890s | 18 | 161 |
| 1880s | 15 | 102 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amelie or Delphine more popular?
Amelie is more popular than Delphine today: about 329 US babies were given the name Amelie in 2025, compared with 42 named Delphine.
What is the difference between Amelie and Delphine?
Amelie means Industrious (French origin), while Delphine means Dolphin; of Delphi (French origin).
Which name is older, Amelie or Delphine?
In US records, Amelie first appears in 1886 and Delphine in 1880, so Delphine has the longer recorded history.