girl name
Delaney
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#242 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Delaney in the US, 1880–2025
Delaney first appears in US records in 1939. It peaked in 2004, when 2,002 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,283.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Delaney a boy or a girl name?
Delaney is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Delaney?
In 2025, Delaney ranked #242 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Delaney most popular?
Delaney was most popular in 2004, when about 2,002 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.