Delmas is of French origin, derived from the French word 'delme', which translates to 'elm' referring to the elm tree. This name has been used traditionally as a surname, but it can also be used as a given name. It's notable among individuals like Delmas Shannon (1927-2004), an American football player and coach.
The name Delmas experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a peak of 75 births in 1942 and a low of just 5 births in several recent years (1984, 1991, 1992). The total number of births with the name Delmas from 1906 to 2003 was 2258.