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