Delaney
Girl name · Celtic · English · French · Irish · Irish surname
- US rank
- #242
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #169 in 2004
1,283 babies were named Delaney in the US in 2025. It has climbed 71 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1939–2025
US births per million boys, 1912–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Delaney you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,253 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Delaney, 1,283 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Delaney would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDelaney first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2004, when it reached #169.
- TrendDelaney has climbed 71 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #242. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedDelaney is most popular in Maine, where it ranks #91, followed by South Dakota (#97) and Delaware (#115). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
About the name Delaney
Delaney is a girl name of Celtic, English and French origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ney”. US birth records list Delaney for girls from 1939 to 2025, in 63 of those 87 years. Its best year was 2004, when it ranked #169 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #242, with 1,283 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesEnglish namesFrench namesIrish namesIrish surname names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 4.6 | 217,391 girls |
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,639,344 girls |
| 1960s | 1.7 | 588,235 girls |
| 1970s | 10 | 95,511 girls |
| 1980s | 19 | 52,192 girls |
| 1990s | 422 | 2,367 girls |
| 2000s | 925 | 1,081 girls |
| 2010s | 735 | 1,360 girls |
| 2020s | 766 | 1,306 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.9 | 257,235 boys |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 740,741 boys |
| 1930s | 4.9 | 204,082 boys |
| 1940s | 3.1 | 322,581 boys |
| 1950s | 3.9 | 259,067 boys |
| 1960s | 4.5 | 224,215 boys |
| 1970s | 10 | 99,404 boys |
| 1980s | 6.8 | 147,929 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 81,766 boys |
| 2000s | 9.6 | 103,734 boys |
| 2010s | 6.4 | 156,740 boys |
| 2020s | 7.0 | 142,180 boys |
Other spellings of Delaney
More Celtic girl names
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
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- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Olive · olive tree
Questions about the name Delaney
What is the origin of the name Delaney?
Delaney has Celtic, English, French, Irish, Irish surname roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Delaney a boy or girl name?
Delaney is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Delaney?
Delaney ranked #242 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,283 babies. Its best year was 2004 (#169).