Delana
Every Delana since 1914 — 4,089 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Delana
Delana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,009 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 4,089 American babies have been named Delana. Its peak came in 1969, when 98 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Delana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Delana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,009 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,462 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,525 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,825 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,610 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,710 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,233 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,045 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,882 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,671 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,706 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,060 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,177 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,525 |
| 2011 | 46 | #3,462 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,904 |
| 2009 | 48 | #3,425 |
| 2008 | 47 | #3,491 |
| 2007 | 82 | #2,332 |
| 2006 | 68 | #2,642 |
| 2005 | 68 | #2,534 |
| 2004 | 72 | #2,374 |
| 2003 | 50 | #3,012 |
| 2002 | 55 | #2,756 |
| 2001 | 58 | #2,606 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,872 |
| 1995 | 42 | #2,850 |
| 1990 | 41 | #2,816 |
| 1985 | 43 | #2,322 |
| 1980 | 75 | #1,553 |
| 1975 | 61 | #1,608 |
| 1970 | 92 | #1,215 |
| 1965 | 79 | #1,210 |
| 1960 | 64 | #1,378 |
| 1955 | 29 | #1,987 |
| 1950 | 24 | #1,964 |
| 1945 | 13 | #2,493 |
| 1940 | 14 | #2,219 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,352 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,550 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,694 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,883 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Delana in 2025?
Delana ranked #9,009 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Delana?
4,089 babies have been named Delana in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Delana most popular?
Delana peaked in 1969, when 98 newborns received the name.
Is Delana a boy or girl name?
Delana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Delana rising or falling?
Delana is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.