Delainey
Every Delainey since 1990 — 2,092 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Delainey
Delainey is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,390 in 2025 with 157 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 2,092 American babies have been named Delainey. Its peak came in 2024, when 169 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Delainey stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Delainey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 157 | #1,390 |
| 2024 | 169 | #1,350 |
| 2023 | 135 | #1,570 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2,768 |
| 2021 | 54 | #3,044 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,793 |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,406 |
| 2018 | 44 | #3,518 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2,879 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2,979 |
| 2015 | 59 | #2,942 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,938 |
| 2013 | 72 | #2,489 |
| 2012 | 84 | #2,243 |
| 2011 | 92 | #2,090 |
| 2010 | 93 | #2,125 |
| 2009 | 92 | #2,170 |
| 2008 | 78 | #2,446 |
| 2007 | 79 | #2,400 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2,858 |
| 2005 | 74 | #2,384 |
| 2004 | 73 | #2,348 |
| 2003 | 51 | #2,963 |
| 2002 | 32 | #4,011 |
| 2001 | 53 | #2,777 |
| 2000 | 35 | #3,683 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,716 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,495 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Delainey in 2025?
Delainey ranked #1,390 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 157 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Delainey?
2,092 babies have been named Delainey in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Delainey most popular?
Delainey peaked in 2024, when 169 newborns received the name.
Is Delainey a boy or girl name?
Delainey is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Delainey rising or falling?
Delainey is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.