Delano
Boy name · Celtic · French · Gaelic · Irish · Italian
- US rank
- #4,139
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #302 in 1933
25 babies were named Delano in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,214 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Delano you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 68,493 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Delano, 25 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Delano would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDelano first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1933, when it ranked #302. Today it's #4,139, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDelano was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 24,570 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 68,493.
- TrendDelano has slipped 1,214 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,139. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Delano
Delano is a boy name of Celtic, French and Gaelic origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ano”. US birth records list Delano for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 101 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1933, when it ranked #302 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,139, with 25 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesFrench namesGaelic namesIrish namesItalian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.4 | 410,959 boys |
| 1920s | 1.7 | 581,395 boys |
| 1930s | 111 | 8,994 boys |
| 1940s | 40 | 25,069 boys |
| 1950s | 16 | 60,976 boys |
| 1960s | 26 | 37,750 boys |
| 1970s | 33 | 30,321 boys |
| 1980s | 29 | 34,235 boys |
| 1990s | 33 | 30,193 boys |
| 2000s | 28 | 35,348 boys |
| 2010s | 23 | 43,440 boys |
| 2020s | 21 | 47,356 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Delano
What is the origin of the name Delano?
Delano has Celtic, French, Gaelic, Irish, Italian roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Delano a boy or girl name?
Delano is a boy name.
How popular is the name Delano?
Delano ranked #4,139 for US boys in 2025, given to 25 babies. Its best year was 1933 (#302).