Delaine
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,165 in 1936
5 babies were named Delaine in the US in 2025. It has climbed 146 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1919–2025
US births per million boys, 1923–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Delaine you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Delaine, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Delaine would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDelaine first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1936, when it ranked #1,165. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDelaine was 3.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 106,383 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 322,581.
- TrendDelaine has climbed 146 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Delaine
Delaine is a girl name of Irish origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ine”. US birth records list Delaine for girls from 1919 to 2025, in 100 of those 107 years. Its best year was 1936, when it ranked #1,165 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.3 | 188,679 girls |
| 1920s | 10 | 99,701 girls |
| 1930s | 23 | 44,189 girls |
| 1940s | 24 | 41,859 girls |
| 1950s | 28 | 35,842 girls |
| 1960s | 26 | 37,793 girls |
| 1970s | 14 | 73,746 girls |
| 1980s | 8.1 | 124,069 girls |
| 1990s | 6.8 | 147,929 girls |
| 2000s | 5.7 | 174,216 girls |
| 2010s | 2.5 | 406,504 girls |
| 2020s | 2.3 | 441,176 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 3.3 | 307,018 boys |
| 1930s | 7.7 | 130,208 boys |
| 1940s | 1.7 | 602,410 boys |
| 1950s | 2.0 | 502,513 boys |
| 1960s | 1.6 | 628,931 boys |
| 1970s | 1.5 | 675,676 boys |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,818,182 boys |
| 1990s | 0.5 | 2,187,500 boys |
Other spellings of Delaine
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Delaine
What is the origin of the name Delaine?
Delaine has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Delaine a boy or girl name?
Delaine is a girl name.
How popular is the name Delaine?
Delaine ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1936 (#1,165).