Delany

Girl name

Delany has been given to 1,408 babies in the U.S. since 1990. It peaked in 2024.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,408

Peak year

2024 (90 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1990

10-year trend

▲ +11%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Delany — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Delaneygirl

46,650 babies since 1912

Melanygirl

17,384 babies since 1942

Delanoboy

5,602 babies since 1914

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Finleeunisex

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Nayomigirl

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Maysenunisex

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Celestiagirl

1,414 babies since 1880

Azragirl

1,414 babies since 1976

Arwagirl

1,401 babies since 1975

FAQ

How popular is the name Delany?

Delany has been given to 1,408 babies in the U.S. since 1990. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Delany peak?

Delany peaked in 2024, when 90 babies were given the name.

Is Delany a girl or boy name?

Delany is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Delany are girls).

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