Delaney Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationduh-LAY-nee / /dəˈleɪni/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'descendant of the challenger'; English: 'from the elder tree'
Historical & Cultural Background
Delaney is derived from the Irish surname O'Dubhlainn, which means 'descendant of Dubhlainn'. It has been used as a given name in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has gained popularity as a unisex name, though it is more commonly associated with females. Its usage reflects a trend toward using surnames as first names.
Trend Summary
Delaney has seen a steady rise in popularity as a given name in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Delainey
- Delany
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Delaney was first seen in the United States in 1912. Delaney has ranked as high as #1266 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in California, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Delaney has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Delaney (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 12 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 8 |