Delany
- US rank
- #2,859
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,118 in 2024
59 babies were named Delany in the US in 2025. It has climbed 687 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1990–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Delany you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 27,248 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Delany, 59 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Delany would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDelany first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #2,118.
- Then vs nowDelany is 2.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 72,464 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 27,248.
- TrendDelany has climbed 687 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,859. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Delany
Delany is a girl name of English and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-any”. US birth records list Delany for girls from 1990 to 2025, in 36 of those 36 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #2,118 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,859, with 59 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.8 | 101,937 girls |
| 2000s | 21 | 47,237 girls |
| 2010s | 26 | 37,836 girls |
| 2020s | 39 | 25,674 girls |
Other spellings of Delany
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Delany
What is the origin of the name Delany?
Delany has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Delany a boy or girl name?
Delany is a girl name.
How popular is the name Delany?
Delany ranked #2,859 for US girls in 2025, given to 59 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#2,118).